CHAPTER XV 

 RAMBLER ROSES 



THIS class of Roses has come into great prominence during 

 the past few years, and, thanks chiefly to American 

 hybridizers, we now have a large and varied collection of good 

 kinds, suitable for outdoor planting, and good also to force 

 for Easter and Spring sales. In addition, we have the dwarf, 

 or Baby Ramblers, which are excellent for bedding outdoors. 

 These are very desirable and will flower all Summer. Among 

 the best of these are crimson, pink, and white. Baby Dorothy 

 is a good pink. One of the newer ones, Jessie, originated by 

 Merryweather of Southwell, England, is described as one of 

 the best, commencing to bloom in June and continuing until 

 killed by frost. These grow to a height of about 2^ feet, 

 branch freely, have bright, glossy green foliage and flowers of a 

 bright cherry crimson color, borne in large clusters. These 

 dwarf Ramblers are a decided acquisition, and add charm and 

 variety to any Rose or flower garden. 



Among the Climbers, or Ramblers proper, some of the 

 best are, first, the original and reliable Crimson Rambler; 

 Philadelphia Rambler, similar to the former, with brighter and 

 larger flowers; Dorothy Perkins, a beautiful shell pink; White 

 Dorothy, a sport from the pink; Debutante, light pink; Hia- 

 watha, crimson; Lady Gay, cherry pink; Yellow Rambler; 

 American Pillar, a valuable Climber with single rosy pink 

 flowers, and a kind possessing a vigorous constitution. This 

 Rose has been used successfully on embankments and, in addi- 

 tion to other good qualities, has splendid foliage and grows 

 freely. 



