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HARDY CLIMBING 



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RAMBLER 

 ROSES 



We offer on this and 

 the next page a selec- 

 tion of thebestmodern 

 Hardy Climbing and 

 Rambler Roses. 

 Climbing Roses require no pruning in the spring be- 

 yond the cutting-out of very old' or dead wood and the 

 shortening of the laterals and long canes to make the growth 

 conform to the space to be covered; but a severe pruning in 

 July, directly after they have finished flowering, is beneficial. Cutting 

 away at that time all old flowering wood will encourage a vigorous 

 growth, which will give an abundance of flowers the following season. 



AMERICAN PILLAR 



A single flowering variety of great beauty. The flowers are of large size, 

 3 to 4 inches across, of a lovely shade of pink, with a clear white eye and cluster of 

 yellow stamens. These flowers are borne in immense bunches, and a large plant in 

 full bloom is a sight not 

 easily forgotten. 



RamblhrRose 

 Dorothy Pekkins 



CHRISTINE 



WRIGHT 



A most exquisite Rose, 

 of strong climbing habit. 

 The flowers are double, 

 from 3J to 4 inches in dia- 

 meter, borne singly and in 

 clusters, of perfect form 

 beuitiful in the bud and in the fully expanded 

 flower; color a most refreshing bright wild-rose 

 pink. 



CLIMBING 



AMERICAN BEAUTY 



Its name is somewhat misleading, but it is one 



of the best climbing Roses; a strong, healthy 



vigorous grower, frequently making shoots from 10 to 12 feet long, 



and good sized flowers for a climbing Rose that blooms so freely; color 



a pleasing rose-pink, of splendid form, good substance. (See cut.) 



CRIMSON RAMBLER 



This was the first of the Rambler Roses, and was introduced from 

 Japan in 1894. It is too well known to require description. Every- 

 one is familiar with its large clusters of crimson flowers. 



DOROTHY PERKINS 



Soft shell-pink, flowering profusely ia large clusters; very fragrant 

 and lasting; a grand Rose in every way, and one of the most popular 

 varieties. (See cut. ) 



DR. W. YAN FLEET 



A Rose, which on account of its dainty color and exquisitely shaped 

 buds and flowers, has become a great favorite. The long pointed buds 

 are of a rich flesh-pink on stems 12 to 18 inches long; splendid for 

 cutting. 



EXCELSA 



A distinct variety in form, color and habit; vigorous in growth with 

 healthy dark glossy green foliage. The flowers are very double, pro- 

 duced in large trusses, and almost every eye on a shoot produces clus- 

 ters of flowers. The color is intense crimson maroon, the tips of the 

 petals tinged with scarlet. 



Price. Any of the above, in strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; 



Climbing American Beauty Rose 

 .00 per 100; 25 or more supplied at 100 rates. 



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