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answers admirably for covering whatever it 

 grows upon near tlie ground. It is also a 

 climber but, growing with uniform density from 

 the base up, it is suitable for arbors or large 

 fence spaces or for verandas and pergolas. 



Considering the climbing roses as vines, the 

 strongest growers and those producing under 

 ordinary treatment the best results, are the 

 Crimson Rambler with red blossoms and the 

 Dorothy Perkins with pink. Both are entirely 

 hardy and will thrive year after year, especially 

 if pruning is attended to with any degree of 

 regularity. The Wichuraiana rose is also de- 

 sirable, its foliage being to a considerable ex- 

 tent evergreen, a feature which makes it of 

 value in situations which are conspicuous in 

 the winter. The Wichuraiana is also known as 

 the Memorial Rose, and though it lacks the bril- 

 liant color of the Crimson Rambler, in some 

 respects it is better than the latter. As a 

 climber for covering porches, trellises and 

 arches or as a creeper for covering steep banks, 

 it is probably unequalled so far as the roses are 

 concerned. Another advantage it possesses is 

 its apparent freedom from the attacks of in- 

 sects or disease. One especial use to which it 

 can be put to advantage is to plant it in the 



