. MEMORIAI^ or K\ BRGREE^N ROSHS The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wichuraiana, is of Japanese origin, and flowers during June and July. This, as well as the varieties that have originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, very hardy, and are recom- mended for covering graves, hence one of its names—Memorial Rose—climbing over walls, arbors, stumps of trees, or for trailing over rocks or rough ground, in fact, anywhere where a climbing or trailing Rose can be used. The foliage is of a leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not only proof against all insects, but is r
. MEMORIAI^ or K\ BRGREE^N ROSHS The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wichuraiana, is of Japanese origin, and flowers during June and July. This, as well as the varieties that have originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, very hardy, and are recom- mended for covering graves, hence one of its names—Memorial Rose—climbing over walls, arbors, stumps of trees, or for trailing over rocks or rough ground, in fact, anywhere where a climbing or trailing Rose can be used. The foliage is of a leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not only proof against all insects, but is retained on the plants until late in the winter, making them almost evergreen. Pruning should be done in the same way as recommended for the Hardy Climbing sorts. (See page 136.) Evergreen Gem. Flowers bufi, changing to creamy white, very double, foliage dense, of rich bronzy-green. Gardenia. Buds bright yellow, opening double flowers of a cream color; incurving towards evening to the shape and color of a,Cape Jessamine, hence its name. South Orange Perfection. Dwarf trailing habit, double flowers, blush pink at tips, ch-nging to white. Triumph. Double white flowers, produced in clusters; sweet scented. Universal Fav'Orite. Flowers very double, of a pretty rose color. Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragrant single pure white flowers, with yellow stamens followed ra fall with bright red hips or berries. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $ per 100. Set of 6 sorts, $ Memorial Rose BRIER ROSHS Austrian Copper. Beautiful single flowers of a rich bright reddish copper. Harrison's Yellow. Fine double golden-yellow flowers. Persian Yellow. Medium sized deep yellow double flowers, very hardy; to flower freely should receive little or no pruning. Sweet Brier. This is the true English Sweet Brier or Eglan- tine. The single pink flowers are quite artistic, but it is val- ued most on account of the refreshing fragrance of its leaves. Price. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. e
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