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should be used for the uprights and an Arch Rose 
for the horizontal top of the arch. There are a good 
many comparatively new Climbing Roses, but most 
of the best will be found in the following list :— 
Alberic Barbier (Barbier, 1902), an early flowering 
hybrid Wichuraiana, buds creamy yellow changing 
to white, a good grower as are nearly all the 
Wichuraianas. 
Aimée Vibert (Vibert, 1828).—An old Rose, one of 
the very few true Noisettes, showing the character- 
istics of the race by its hardiness and clusters of small 
flowers. Almost evergreen, with full, rosette-like 
clusters of small white flowers. The climbing form 
should be chosen, as the original strain was less 
vigorous. Not such astrong climber or so effective as 
a white cluster Rose as some of the Ayrshires and 
Evergreens, but good for pillars. 
Alister Stella Gray (Paul & Sons, 1894),— Raised 
by the well-known amateur, Mr. A. Hill Gray, of 
Bath. A Noisette, free-blooming and perpetual, with 
‘small flowers of a pale yellow, borne in clusters. 
Suitable for pillars and arches. 
Ards Pillar (A. Dickson & Sons, 1902).—Hybrid 
Tea is a later introduction by the same prolific firm 
of raisers, with good, full crimson flowers, a fine 
pillar rose. 
Ards Rover (A. Dickson & Sons, 1898).—A Hybrid 
Perpetual, with handsome foliage, and good-sized 
flowers with stiff petals; worth growing for its colour 
of dark shaded crimson, a rare tint among Climbing 
Roses. Suitable for walls, pillars, and arches. 
This variety was awarded a Nickerson Cup for the 
best crimson climber. 
Ayrshires.—This class, with the Boursaults and 
