THE MULTIFLORA ROSES 19 



July or August, when the chief pruning of climbing roses 

 is properly carried out. 



A Selection of Varieties 

 (The approximate date of flowering is given in each case.) 



American Pillar. — ^A vigorous rose, forming stout, 

 prickly stems of great length, and in late June bearing 

 beautiful large, single blossoms, rose coloured, with 

 paler centre. The foliage is bold, attractive and per- 

 sistent. This is the finest single-flowered climber. 



Blush Rambler. — ^A very vigorous and charming rose 

 with clusters of apple-blossom-like flowers ; pale-rose, 

 with white centre. July i. 



Crimson Rambler. — One of the most widely-grown of 

 climbing roses. The bunches of inteiise red flowers make 

 a brilliant display while in full beauty, and show splen- 

 didly against the rich green foliage, but as they fade 

 the colouring is unattractive. July 6. 



Electra. — ^The flowers of this variety are of creamy- 

 yellow colouring, but they do not last long. It can scarcely 

 be said to be worth growing nowadajre. June 30. 



Euphrosyne. — An excellent rose for the informal rose 

 garden or shrubbery. The flowers are pink and freely 

 produced in clusters. June 25. 



Flower of Fairfield. — ^Very similar to Crimson Rambler, 

 but having the great advantage of flowering in autumn. 

 It is commonly known as Perpetual-flowering Crimson 

 Rambler. Very liable to mildew. July 6. 



Goldfinch. — ^A not very vigorous variety, with yellow 

 buds, and almost white flowers. June 15^ 



