FREE-FLOWERING HARDY CLIMBERS 



MULTIFLORA OR CLUSTER-FLOWERED TYPES 



• AMERICAN PILLAR 



Introduced by the Conard & Jones Co. 



"Most Popular Climbing Rose in Existence." So decided, 1918, by a vote of 



The National Rose Society of England 



If ever there was a rose constituted to stand the trying conditions of our Ameri- 

 can climate, we have it in this unique, hardy, free-blooming climber. It will 

 thrive in poor soil as well as in rich, and insists on growing vigorously. It has 

 stout, thick, curving branches, rather thorny, but furnished with an abundance 

 of glossy dark green leaves. Each stem has 9 leaflets instead of the usual 7 or 5, 

 a kind of double supply, which gives the bush a very rich effect. It is one of the 

 first to start growth in the early spring, and here holds its leaves of lively green 

 till far past Thanksgiving Day, and never have we seen it troubled with insects. 

 It begins blooming here early in June. Large single flowers of rich, rosy pink 

 approaching brilliant carmine, just a glint of white in the center, and long stamens 

 of beautiful golden yellow. The blossoms— four to six layers deep — are arranged 

 in large-flowered clusters all over the plant. We estimated certainly not less than 

 3,000 flowers on one young bush. A tremendous grower, with its thick vigorous 

 canes, it is without doubt one of the most valuable single climbing Roses in exist- 

 ence and is unsurpassed for planting singly or as a hedge. In the autumn it is 

 again a brilliant show of color with its pretty clusters of bright red seed-hips which 

 remain on the bush until well into winter. "American Pillar" is truly an orna- 

 mental and satisfactory addition to any 

 lawn. 1 -yr., 35 cts., postpaid; 2-yr 65cts.; 

 Star size, $1 □. 



For Hedge Purposes 



American Pillar makes strong canes that 

 grow upright several feet before bending over, 

 therefore a magnificent hedge can be made 

 with this variety without the necessity of 

 providing a support. 



In June the entire hedge becomes covered 

 American Pillar. Magnificent Every Way X^MiJ^MiJiMf naMEf J j jjfr ^ff/ from base to tip with the exquisite, delicately 



fragrant blooms, entrancingly beautiful. 

 My American Pillar Rose that I got from you two years ^?jf C^^SNkhjJEi^ft^^l B^ Dozen rates, i-yr.. 1 2 foi 5.50, postpaid; 



ago was simply glorious — such an abundance of large clusters. NjaHP&dHtjH flfluJ^ 2-yr., 1.' tin $6 .50; Star size, 12 fur Mo Q. 



I counted 04 Roses on one stem. — Mrs. C. A. Swett, 

 Berkeley, Calif. 



From the Editor of the American Rose Annual 

 The Conard & Jones Co. July 20. ioi7- 



I think you ought to be interested in a postscript I find today on a letter from Professor Sargent (of 



the Arnold Arboretum), It reads as follows: "Why is not the American Pillar about the best Rose ever 



produced in the United States? It is a very beautiful Rose for cutting and will keep in good condition 



for a long time." To all of which I heartily agree. — J. Horace McFarland. 



See Mr. McFarland' s photograph on opposite page. 



AMERICA. A single-flowered pink climber, closely resembling American Pillar- 



I-yr-i 35 cts -. postpaid; 2-yr., 65 cts.; Star size, $1 D. 

 CRIMSON RAMBLER. The old red rambler still favored by some, but here, too 

 liable to mildew to be satisfactory, i-yr., 30 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 60 cts. □. 

 ■^•MISS MESSMAN. The hardy climbing Crimson Baby Rambler. It blooms very 

 freely in June and has a few flowers during the growing season after that, until 

 frost, i-yr., 35 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 65 cts.; Star size, 90 cts. o. 

 -^-PHILADELPHIA. Splendid flowers 2.K inches across and perfectly double. Borne 

 in grand clusters, completely covering the whole bush. Color pure deep rich crim- 

 son, far brighter and more intense than the old Crimson Rambler. Holds its bright, 

 dazzling color a long while, which adds greatly to its value. Has handsome foliage, 

 and is a most abundant bloomer, i-yr., 35 cts., ppd. ; 2-yr., 65 cts. ; Star size, 90 cts. □. 



"^ Thousand Beauties (Tausendschon) SPF" 



Imagine a luxuriant climbing Rose literally covered with thousands of bright blos- 

 soms, borne in clusters and quite double. Colors of every imaginable shade, from white 

 to deep pink. A hardy vigorous grower with few thorns and handsome foliage, i-yr., 

 35 cts., postpaid; 2-yr., 65 cts.; Star size, $1 Q. 

 VEILCHENBLAU (The Blue Rose). Flowers are rosy lilac when opening and change 



to a metallic blue. An immensely free bloomer, i-yr., 35c, postpaid; 2-yr., 65c. D. 



We have always claimed that your firm 13 the most reliable and skillful grower of Roses in America, 

 and have recommended your house frequently to our friends who have sent you many orders. In all our 

 dealings with your firm, extending over several years, we have always received from you the stock which 

 we bought. The Rugosa Magnifica plants are fine and the Hugonis and the Pillar Roses also. They are 

 the kind of stock that justifies the reputation which your firm has acquired in Rose culture. — A. C. Martin, 

 21 Hillcrest Road, Caldwell, N. J. 



Almost Thornless. Suitable for Arbors 



West Grove, Penna. 



Rose Specialists 



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