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SELECT- ROSE-S 



HARDY CLIMBING 



AND 



RAMBLER 

 ROSES 



Since the introduction 

 of the Crimson Ram- 

 bler, in 1894, this class 

 of Roses has continued 

 to gain in popularity. 

 Many splendid new varieties, both in single and double, 

 flowering forms, have been added during the past few 

 ' years. The best and most distinct of these we offer on this and 



the following two pages. 

 Climbing Roses require no pruning in the spring beyond 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 bene- 

 ficial. 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, which appeals to every 

 one. The flowers are of enormous size, three to four 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, 



Rambler Rose 



Doboihy Perkins 



(Offered on page 193) 



and a large plant in full 

 bloom is a sight not easily 

 forgotten. They last in 

 perfection a longtime, and 

 are followed by brilliant 

 red hips or berries, which 

 are carried late into the 

 winter; and as the plant 

 frequently retains its lovely green foliage until the 

 end of November, it forms a beautiful decorative 

 subject throughout the autumn months. 

 Aviateur Bleriot ( The JVew Yellow Ramoler. ) 

 We have discarded the old yellow Rambler in 

 favor of this new variety, in which we have a 

 strong-growing plant with beautiful glossy, insect 

 and disease-proof foliage, and bearing large clus- 

 ters of medium-sized full double flowers of a 

 saffron yellow, deepening to an almost golden-yellow at the centre. 

 (See cut on page 193.) 

 Christine Wright. A most exquisite Rose, a cross between Caroline 

 Testout and an unnamed seedling; it is of strong climbing habit, with 

 large, heavy, dark green foliage, which is immune to disease. The 

 flowers are double, from 3J to 4 inches in diameter, borne singly and 

 in clusters, of perfect form, beautiful in the bud and in the fully ex- 

 panded flower; in color a most refreshing bright wild-rose pink. 

 Climbing American Beauty. A Rose of great merit. A cross be- 

 tween American Beauty and an unnamed seedling; color a rosy-crim- 

 son, similar to its popular parent, and with the same exquisite fra- 

 grance, a quality rarely found in climbing Roses. The plant is of strong 

 habit of growth, making shoots of ten to fifteen feet in one season, and 

 as hardy as an oak. The flowers are from three to four inches in di- 

 ameter, of fine form, and are produced in great profusion. (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. Everyone is familiar with its large clusters of crimson 

 flowers. 

 Price. Any of the above in strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each. 

 $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Climbing American Beauty Rose 



CLIMBING HYBRID-TEA ROSES are offered on page 194 



