. Memorial Rose Tree-shaped Roses MEMORIAL, or EVERGREEN ROSES, The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wiclturaiana, 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—climb- ing 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 pr
. Memorial Rose Tree-shaped Roses MEMORIAL, or EVERGREEN ROSES, The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wiclturaiana, 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—climb- ing 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 192.) Evergreen Gem. Flowers bluff, 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, changing to white. Triumph. Double white flowers, produced in clusters; sweet scented. Universal favorite. Flowers very double, of a pretty rose color. Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragrant single pure white flowers, with yellow sta- mens, followed in fall with bright red hips or berries. Strong two-year-old plants, 3") cts. each; ? per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 6 sorts, $ All Roses are supplied in strong two-year-old plants only
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