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habit and growth similar to that of the Baby 

 Rambler. The latter is very effective, rosy crimson 

 in coloring, very free flowering, and useful in mass- 

 ing effects. Add to that Catherine Zeimet, which is 

 a great acquisition. to the Baby Ramblers, and pro- 

 duces an abundance of double white flowers. 



Directly around the base of the pedestal, you 

 can plant your climbing roses, taldng great care 

 to nip them back so that they will only show a trac- 

 ery of leaves and flowers and aUow the white of 

 the sundial to peer through. For these, use the 

 Lady Gay whose delicate cerise pink blossoms fade 

 to soft white, making a most pleasing combination 

 of white flowers, crimson buds and green f oliage> 

 In connection with that, why not plant the Source 

 d ' Or, which is deep yellow, gradually paling. This- 

 bears large clusters of double flowers, and shows- 

 fine foliage. For red, the WaU Flower is the best, 

 as it shows a distinct coloring and has vigor- 

 ous habits. Mix with that the Shower of Gold, a 

 fine coppery gold color with glossy foliage. 



For the outer edge of the rose bed, do not for- 

 get those used in our grandmother's time. They 

 have lasted long and on account of their sterling 

 qualities are still popular. They have a range of 



