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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



The New Hardy Climbing Roses — Concluded 



HARDY EVERYWHERE 



SHOWER OF GOLD — This variety produces masses 

 of flowers in large clusters. The color is a deep 

 golden-yellow, with orange shadings in the cen- 

 ter. Enormous lateral branches are produced, 

 ■which are densely clad with glossy green foliage 

 that resists disease. This fills the "long felt 

 want" for a hardy yellow Climbing Rose. 25c. 



SILVER MOOX — Flowers very large, four and one- 

 half inches and over in diameter. Pure white in 

 color; petals of great substance, beautifully 

 cupped, forming a clematis-like flower. The large 

 bunch of yellow stamens in the center adds to 

 its attractiveness. These flowers are borne on 

 strong stems twelve to eighteen inches long, and 

 are delicately scented. The plant is a strong 

 grower, with large, glossy, bronze-green foliage. 

 25 cents. 



TAX SENDSCHOEX, or THOUSAND BEAUTIES — A 



Climbing Rose that comes to us from Germany. 

 The flowers upon first opening are the most deli- 

 cate shade of pink ever seen in a Rose, might be 

 described as a white delicately flushed pink, 

 changing to rosy-carmine. It gets its name from 

 its many flowers and the variation in coloring. 

 This Rose is sweeping the country like a prairie 

 fire. 25 cents. 

 VEILCHENBLAU (The Wonderful New Bine Rose) 

 — This is a Rambler, and will thrive anywhere, 

 being perfectly hardv. It has created a great 

 stir in the Rose world, for the talk of a Blue 

 Rose has been going on since time immemorial. 

 It first opens a pink color, quicklv changing to a 

 decided violet-blue. 'When the plant is in full 

 bloom it presents a startling effect. 25 cents. 



Hardy Climbing Roses, Including Ramblers 



Price, 20 cents each. 



AVIATEUR BLERIOT — Saffron-yellow, golden 



center. 

 BALTIMORE BELLE— Blush-white, in large clus- 

 ters. 

 CLIMBING BABY RAMBLER — Bright red; blooms 



all the time. 

 CRIMSON RAMBLER — The flowers are in huge red 



panicles. 

 DR. W. VAN FLEET — Delicate shade of flesh-pink. 

 DOROTHY PERKINS — A beautiful shell-pink; full 



and double. 

 EMPRESS OF CHINA — Bright pink, in large 



clusters 

 FLOWER - OF FAIRFIELD — The everblooming 



Crimson Rambler. 



HIAWATHA — Brilliant ruby-carmine with clear 

 white eye. 



LADY GAY — Very double, deep pink, in large clusters. 



MADAME ALFRED CARRIERE — Pure white suf- 

 fused with yellow at base of petals. 



MARA" WASHINGTON — Pure white; perfectlv 

 double; fine. 



PHILADELPHIA RAMBLER — Clusters of darkest 

 crimson. ' 



PRALRLE QUEEN— The old standby red climber. 

 WHITE DOROTHY PERKINS — Pure white, in im- 

 mense clusters. 

 VELLOW RAMBLER (Aglaia) — Light lemon-yellow. 



GLADIOLI 



Their easy culture appeals to all, and the freedom from disease and insect pests is another great asset. 

 They associate so well with all garden flowers, but above all are the decorative possibilities both as a 

 cut flower subject and also in the garden. The collection we here offer is unsurpassed and will be a 

 source of great delight to all who plant them. The flowers last a long time when cut. Do not be stingy 

 in planting Gladioli, but plant by the dozen, or even by the hundred. Varieties marked with an asterisk 

 (*) are particularly fine for forcing. 



The collection we offer embraces the introductions of such noted hybridizers as Betscher, Childs, Die 

 ner, Kunderd and others. It includes the best of the new Ruffled varieties as well as the best of the new 

 Primulinus group. 



ADELAIDE KENT (Ruffled) — Delicate light rose- 

 pink; straw colored throat with ruby dashes; 

 petals are heavily ruffled from edges into the 

 center. Exquisite orchid-like coloring, fine, long, 

 full spikes; flowers four to five inches in diam- 

 eter; spikes four feet high. Eack, 50c; dozen, $5.00. 



ALICE TIPLADA" (Primulinus) — Without question 

 the queen of the Primulinus type. The stalk is 

 fully 3% feet high, lined with twelve enormous 

 flowers. The color is a soft coppery-bronze or pure 

 orange. In color, texture and contour nothing 

 surpasses this variety; either in the garden or cut 

 it is extremely decorative. Each, 35c; dozen, $3.50. 



♦AMERICA — Too much cannot be said of this beau- 

 tiful dainty pink, tinted lavender. It is sold by 

 the millions to florists who use it for cut flowers. 

 The flowers are of immense size and of -wax-like 

 texture. Each, 5c; dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.50. 



ANNA EBERIUS — A little different in color from 

 anything on the market, dark velvety Nell rose; 

 throat deeper shaded. Flowers six inches in di- 

 ameter. Fine, long, well set spikes, three to four 

 feet high. Each, 35c; dozen, $3.50. 



APOLLO — A very wide open flower and strong stem. 

 Color a deep Begonia-rose, almost scarlet, with 

 delicate white markings in throat; very showy. 

 One of the finest new varieties. Each, 7c; dozen, 

 75c; hundred, $5.00. 



♦AUGUSTA — Opens delicate pink, changing to pure 

 white. If cut just as the first bud begins to open 

 and kept inside it opens pure white with blue 

 anthers. Largely used by florists for cut flowers. 

 Each, 6c: dozen. 60c; hundred, $4.50. 



BARON JOSEF HILOT — One of the finest deep 

 violet-purple, very dark on petal tips; light on 

 upper petals in throat, lower petal a rich pansy- 

 violet with flock of primrose-yellow on midvein, 

 anthers lilac. Well opened flowers. Each, 7c; 

 dozen. 75c; hundred, $5.00. 



•BERTREX, the Beautiful — Lustrous white with 

 pencil stripes of lilac in throat. Stands right at 

 the top of all existing white varieties. Flowers 

 of great substance and of the size and form of 

 America. Increases rapidly, takes up water well 

 and a good shipper. Our customers give their 

 unqualified endorsement. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50, 



BLUE JAY — Beautiful pale Ageratum-blue, overlaid 

 darker with white blotch and having a red stripe 

 on tongue of lower petals; large open flower, 

 spike strong and well filled. A charming variety. 

 Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50; hundred, $9.00. 



BRENCHLEAENSIS — The mother of all Gladiolus. 

 Roseate-orange, outer edge of petal penciled pur- 

 plish-brown, throat touched with canary-yellow 

 and lines of old carmine-red; anthers lilac. Each, 

 5c; dozen, 50e; hundred, $3.50. 



BITTERFLY (Ruffled) (Priminulus) — A delicate 

 salmon-pink, nicely ruffled. Very strong and vig- 

 orous. The blooms resemble a giant butterfly; 

 beautiful. Each, 35c. 



*BYRON L. SMITH — The petals are nearly a self 

 color of orchid-lavender, lightening towards the 

 throat, which is blotched with pure canary-yellow; 

 a beautiful combination. Mr. Florist, don't buy 

 Orchids in summer, grow this Gladiolus. The 

 color effect when massed in the garden in sun- 

 light is silvery-blue. Each, $3.O0. 



CANARA BIRD — Pale buttercup-yellow, deeper in 

 throat, petals lanceolate. One of the best yel- 

 lows. Each. 15c; dozen, $1.50. 



CATHERINE — Wonderful grayish light blue, lower 

 petals a deeper blue with brownish-red spot. A 

 verv attractive varietv. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



♦CHATEAU THIERA — Dark orange-rose with yel- 

 low spots; flowers verv large. Each, $1.0O. 



♦CHICAGO AVHITE — Pure white with narrow lines, 

 crimson-carmine on midribs of three lower petals 

 surrounded by a little amber. Easy forcer, from 

 seven to eight flowers open at one time. Each, 

 7c; dozen, 75c; hundred. $5.00. 



COLUMBIA — Light orange-scarlet freely blotched 

 and penciled with blush-purple. Throat freely 

 mottled. Each, 7c; dozen, 75c; hundred, $5.00. 



CONSPICUOIS — Light blue, striped with a yellow 

 blotch bordered with darker blue; resembles a 

 butterfly. Draws the attention of the amateur 

 as well as the professional; may be called the 

 Orchid among the Gladioli. Each, $1.50. 



♦CRACKER JACK — Dark red. of a rich velvety tex- 

 ture: blotch of maroon on a yellow ground. Four 

 to six blooms out at one time. Forty inches. 

 Each, 7c; dozen, 75c. 



