R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON, ROSES 



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HARDY CLIMBERS AND RAMBLERS 



A most valuable race, embracing vigorously climbing or 



scrambling types which may be trained over walls, on posts, on 



porches, arches, and fences or kept cut back to form stiff bushes. 



They bloom in such profusion t^at they are the outstanding 



feature of any garden for several weeks in early summer. 



They should not be pruned in the spring. After they have 

 finished flowering, usually in late July, the old wood should be 

 cut away and the fresh, new canes tied up to bloom next 

 season 



Showing the beauty and value of Hardy Climbing Roses 



Alida Lovett. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1905.) Very large blooms of 

 bright shell-pink, produced profusely early in the season on a 

 plant of great health and vigor. Much like Christine Wright 

 but blooms later. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Bess Lovett. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1905.) Bright, light red flowers 

 of semi-double form and quite large size, produced in big 

 clusters on a climber of extraordinary vigor. This is one of the 

 most beautiful and charming red cUmbers. $1.00 ea. ; $9.00for 10. 



Christine Wright. (Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Co., 1909.) An 

 early-flowering climber of moderate vigor, producing large, 

 shallow, cup-like blooms of bright, wild-rose-pink and delicate 

 fragrance. Somewhat similar to Alida Lovett, but blooms 

 several weeks earher. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Climbing American Beauty. (Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Co., 

 1909.) Flowers are large, beautifully formed, and brilliant red- 

 dish carmine with a satiny finish and are gloriously perfumed. 

 One of the earhest chmbers to bloom, and of moderate height, 

 suitable for growing on a pillar. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Crimson Rambler. (Turner, 1893.) An always-popular, very 

 strong-growing cUmber, producing huge clusters of blazing 

 scarlet flowers. Quite the showiest of the small-flowering 

 Ramblers, but is generally superseded by Excelsa. 75c. each; 

 $6.00 for 10. 



Dorothy Perkins. (Jackson & Perkins Co., 1902.) A favorite 

 variety foi; its lovely clusters of small, very beautifully formed, 

 shell-pinlc flowers, produced with the utmost profusion late in 

 the season on a strong, wiry climbing plant. One of the most 

 popular and useful of all climbers. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Dr. W. Van Fleet. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) A very vigorous 

 cHmber, producing large, pale pink blooms of splendid quality 

 for cutting, usually in large clusters on long, strong stems. Con- 

 sidered by many the finest of all Climbiag Roses. 75c. each; 

 $6.00 for 10. 



Excelsa. (M. H. Walsh, 1908.) Bright crimson flowers in huge 

 clusters, very similar to Dorothy Perkins in habit and useful- 

 ness. Generally considered better than Crimson Rambler, 

 although the color is not so bright. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Emily Gray. (Dr. A. H. WilUams, 1918.) An exceedingly hand- 

 some climber, producing large, golden yellow blooms of the 

 utmost richness of color. The foliage is glossy and holly-like. 

 The plant is vigorous but requires protection in winter in severe 

 chmates. $1.25 each; $11.00 for 10. 



Gardenia. (Manda, 1899.) A very vigorous climber with 

 splendid glossy foliage, producing an abundance of rather large, 

 yellow buds, which open to pale cream and white flowers of 

 beautiful form. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Lady Gay. (M. H. Walsh, 1905.) A bright shell-pink climber so 

 much like Dorothy Perkins that no one can distinguish them, 

 except that Lady Gay occasionally throws a cluster of flowers in 

 late summer or fall. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Luciie. (M. H. Walsh, 1911.) A late-flowering climber of much 

 vigor, producing pretty double flowers of delicate pink and 

 salmon in great profusion. 75c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



Mary Wallace. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1921.) Large, brilliant pink 

 flowers, illumined with golden yellow at the base of the petals, 

 produced in large clusters on a very vigorous climbing plant 

 with splendid foliage. This is one of the most handsome new 

 climbers. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Paul's Scarlet Climber. (W. Paul & Son, 1916.) A climbing 

 Rose of moderate growth, producing enormous clusters of 

 medium-sized, intensely scarlet flowers of excellent form. Ex- 

 tremely showy and one of the most popular Roses in the world. 

 $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Silver Moon. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) Very large, almost 

 single flowers of pure milky-white, with enormous clusters of 

 golden yellow stamens in the centre. An exquisitely beautiful 

 flower and one of the most vigorous and healthy growers. 

 $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Tausendschon. (Schmidt, 1906.) An early-flowering climber of 

 vigorous, rather stiff growth, producing large clusters of med- 

 ium sized, ruffled blooms, var}dng from deep pink to hght rose 

 and pale cream. One of the most charming of this group. 

 $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



The Farquhar. (Dawson, 1903.) A late-flowering variety, with 

 clear pink flowers in large clusters, over a period of three weeks. 

 Plant is very strong and has distinct bright green fohage which 

 retains its lustre until cut down by frost, a feature which makes 

 this valuable chmber an ideal subject for covering trelhses, 

 pillars, fences, and rocks. 75c. each; .$6.00 for 10; .$50.00 per 100. 

 Extra-large plants, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10; $80.00 per 100. 



White Dorothy. (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1908.) Extremely like 

 Dorothy Perkins, except that the flowers are pure white. An 

 invaluable, very vigorous climber, especially for interplanting 

 with early varieties, because it blooms so late. 75c. each; 

 $6.00 for 10. Extra-large plants, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Pot-grown plants of a number of the above Climbing Roses (a list of which will be sent upon request) for planting after 



May 15, $1.25 each; $11.00 for 10 



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