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should be used for the uprights and an Arch Eose 

 for the horizontal top of the arch. There are a good 

 many comparatively new Climbing Eoses, but most 

 of the best will be found in the following list : — 



Alheric Barbier (Barbier, 1902), an early flowering 

 hybrid Wichuraiana, buds creamy yellow changing 

 to white, a good grower as are nearly all the 

 Wichuraianas. 



Aimee Vibert (Vibert, 1828). — An old Eose, 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 a strong climber or so effective as 

 a white cluster Eose as some of the Ayrshires and 

 Evergreens, but good for pillars. 



Alister Stella Gray (Paul & Sons, 1894).— Eaised 

 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 Bover (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 

 Eoses. 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 



