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Biltmore Roses 1913
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Hybrid Perpetual Roses.
Baroness Rothschild
This magnificent Rose was developed several years ago and named in honor of a popular woman, because of the delicate pink shading- her favorite color. The flowers are large and come in great profusion. They are cupped and symmetrical and distinctly personal in appearance. The plant blossoms two or three times during the season, and the blossoms linger upon the bush longer than is usual with such liberally flowering Roses. The growth is robust, with erect, stout canes defiantly poised, and is peculiarly free from mildew and other diseases. It costs less trouble to maintain a few Baroness Rothschild plants than almost any other pink Rose, as it withstands more rough usage than ought to be visited upon a flower as beautiful and so kindly as this one.
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Hybrid Perpetual Roses.
Baronne Provost [sic]
Of that soft shade known as rose-color, and with a fragrance that is strong and lasting, Baronne Provost is a conspicuously pleasant Rose to have blooming about the home. It flowers profusely with large, full, flat blossoms, pleasing in their poise upon strong, stiff canes. The plant is noted for hardiness, and will prosper with a minimum amount of attention. It grows vigorously and soon becomes a favorite of those who prefer a delicately toned blossom.
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Tea Roses.
Beauté Inconstante An odd and beautiful Rose that is conspicuous by its strong, vigorous growth. The flowers are large, with fine fragrance, and the buds are beautifully pointed. The color is variable, ranging from orange to coppery red, with tones of carmine and yellow. One can easily distinguish a blossom of this variety from any other, after the first acquaintance, by traits of individuality. An especial favorite of the Rose-lover, and a deserving variety.
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Hybrid Tea Roses.
Belle Siebrecht
A magnificent Rose of an exquisite shade of bright, deep pink, unequaled by any other flowers and somewhat resembling the faint hues of the rainbow between the orange and red- a color both consoling and grand. The flowers come freely, and are large and perfectly formed. The buds are especially beautiful, being long and graceful, and the petals open with a gentleness that is conspicuous. The flowers are beautiful in all stages, from bud to full bloom, and the variety is worthy of the attention that has been bestowed on it by the Rose-growers on both sides of the Atlantic. The growth of the plant is vigorous, the canes long and slender and the foliage bright and clean. The true lover of Roses marvels at the great number of new varieties introduced each year, but his garden contains only those that have proved, by years of companionship, to be worthy of his love. The Belle Siebrecht Rose grows under conditions almost adverse, seemingly paying little attention to either soil or weather, and the foliage is not subject to blight. From the time the plants are set out anywhere, the bushes develop with remarkable determination, and prosper most satisfactorily regardless of the poverty of the soil or the inclemencies of the climate.
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Hybrid Tea Roses.
Bessie Brown
A creamy white Rose, very highly perfumed, with a texture of blossom that forms a wonderful substance. The flowers are large, full and heavy, and follow each other so rapidly there is no noticeable pause between the successions of blossoms. Its habit of growth is pleasing, and the flowers come true. Many experiments have been tried with this Rose, but so far no improvements could be wrought in the texture or formation of the flowers. It seems to have reached perfection, and further development is probably impossible. The bush is particularly strong and vigorous in its growth, with large handsome foliage which sets off the exquisite flowers in a most charming manner. Even when not in bloom, which happens very rarely, the bush is a distinct ornament to the garden. Bessie Brown, in many ways, is one of the very best of the white Hybrid Teas and thrives with such little care and attention that the veriest tyro can grow it to perfection, and from it can learn much of the joy and satisfaction of Rose-culture.
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Hybrid Tea Roses.
Betty
A name as easily remembered as are the characteristics of the flowers. In color they are coppery rose over- spread with golden yellow, a blending of light and shade as pleasing as their perfume. The blossoms are borne freely, are large, full and of good form. The petals are long and slender and shapely. The plant possesses remarkable vigor, and the canes are strong, with many branches. Seldom out of bloom from early June until frost puts an end to all activities. While possessing peculiarities in marked degree, this Rose is distinctly of the Killarney type.
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Tea Roses.
Bon Silène A deep rose or rosy crimson flower, highly fragrant and charming in its general bearing and purpose. The blooms are full and extra large. The buds are also large and of superb outline. The plant is of strong growth and blooms profusely and constantly. The flowers and buds are admirably adapted for bouquets and decorative purposes, and combine, as they do, the sterling merits of the best varieties of the Tea Roses. If one must be limited in the number of Roses grown, Bon Silene can be recommended as one of the few to be chosen, and where there is to be anything like an extensive display, of course it will find a place.
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Hybrid Perpetual Roses.
Boule de Neige
An old-time Rose, with white flowers, as the name implies, -- one that has been in existence since 1867, and still holds its place firmly notwithstanding the many varieties that have since been introduced. The blossoms, while not large, are delightful, fragrant, full and compact, with a peculiar regularity of formation that affords delight in carefully studying them. Each petal assumes a position as if the whole flower depended upon its location and stability. The plant grows freely and is very hardy. Boule de Neige will make a most beautiful Rose hedge, the white flowers appearing like balls of snow among the deep green foliage, and will add a charm to the garden that few other varieties can supply.
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Bourbon Roses.
Bourbon Queen
The large blossoms of bright crimson, with petals marked with pure white along their edges, make Bourbon Queen Rose distinctive. The flowers are sweetly scented and are borne throughout a long season. The plant is of vigorous growth, and is splendid for planting for hedges. Satisfactory in all respects, where a strong and sturdy specimen is desired.
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Tea Roses.
The Bridesmaid Rose is of a clear, rich pink, strikingly beautiful at first glance, and wearing well upon long acquaintance. Its fragrance is decidedly like tea, and very agreeable. The flowers are large and full, and the buds are especially beautiful. The plant grows vigorously and is hardy. Flowers freely, and is especially desirable for cutting, as the stems are long and strong. The Bridesmaid Rose has been in existence for a number of years, and becomes more popular every season. Found in practically all collections of any magnitude, and, by many, grown to the exclusion of other kinds.
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