DWYER'S GUIDE. 



RAMBLER ROSES. 



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This is the most remarkable group of Roses introduced for many 

 years. They are varieties of extraordinary value, notably the Crimson and 

 Yellow Ramblers. Among climbing roses these are most beautiful for 

 the adornment of pillars, trellis, arbors, or for covering porches or the 

 ends of houses. In their blooming season they are fairly covered with 

 lovely flowers, and they are very much valued by all planters of roses, be- 

 ing perfectly hardy and of vigorous growth. Their successful culture of- 

 fers no obstacles even to the inexperienced; always free from disease and 

 insects. 



Crimson Rambler. — This is 

 truly a remarkable and unlocked 

 for novelty among Hardy Climb- 

 ing Roses. It is a vigorous, rapid 

 grower, making shoots 10 to 20 

 feet in height in one season. 

 When grown as a bush it is 

 equally desirable. In Japan, 

 where it originated. Crimson 

 Rambler is known as the Cherry 

 Rose, so bright are its flowers. 

 No yard or garden should be 

 without the Crimson Rambler. 



Yellow Rambler. — This is the 

 only hardy Yellow ClimbingRose 

 in cultivation. It is perhaps a 

 more important introduction 

 than its renowned relative. Crim- 

 son Rambler, with which it is 

 identical, with the exception of 

 the flowers, which are deep gold- 

 en yellow. 



White Rambler. — This is a 

 splendid rose; distinct and valu- 

 able; the flowers are pure white 

 and very fragrant; they are 

 borne in clusters, and a well es- 

 tablished plant in bloom makes 

 a striking appearance. 

 Pink Rambler. — Possesses the 

 same valuable features found in the White Rambler, except in color of 

 flower, which is a brilliant light carmine; perfectly hardy. 



CRIMSON RAMBLER. 



HARDY RUNNING OR CLIMBING ROSES. 



When it is desired to cover walls, unsightly buildings, etc., with roses, 

 none will be found to do this work so efficiently as this class of rose. 



Baltimore Belle. — Pale blush, becoming nearly white; compact and 



