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NEW 



Hardy 

 Climbing 



OR 



Rambler 



ROSES 



Since the introduction of the Crimson Rambler, in 1894, 

 this . lass 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 page. 



AMERICAN PILLAR. 



Ramm.hr Rose. Dorothy Perkins. 



EXCELSA (The Finest of All Crimson Ramblers . 

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

 with healthy dark, glossy green foliage. The flowers are very 

 double, produced in large trusses of thirty to forty, and almost 

 every eye on a shoot produces clusters of flowers. The color is 

 intense crimson-maroon, the tips of the petals tinged with scarlet. 

 The individual flowers are very large for a climbing Rose, being 

 similar to those of the General Jacqueminot, only the petals are 

 of a more loose form. This may be termed a great improvement 

 on the Crimson Rambler and Flower of Fairfield, which varieties 

 it is sure to supercede, if only on account of its foliage, which is 

 mildew proof. Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each, $5.00 

 per doz. 



Everblooming Crimson Rambler 



FLOWER OF FAIRFIELD. 



A counterpart of Crimson Rambler in every respect, except 

 that it shows everblooming tendencies, many new growths being 

 terminated with a large cluster of flowers. Strong two-year-old 

 plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



A single-flowering variety of great beauty, which appeals 

 to everyone. 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, and a large plant in full 

 bloom is a sight not easily forgotten. They last in perfection a long time, and are 

 followed by brilliant red hips or berries, whiih 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. (See cut on 

 opposite page.) Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. 



A new Rose of gTeat merit. A cross between American Beauty and an unnamed 

 seedling; color a rosy crimson, similar to its popular parent, and with the same ex- 

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

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

 an oak. The flowers are from three to four inches in diameter, of fine form, and are 

 produced in great profusion, not only in May and June, but there is a fair sprinkling 

 of flowers throughout the growing season. We offer strong plants in five-inch pots, 

 $1.00 each. 



CHRISTINE WRIGHT. 



A most exquisite new 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 3£ to 4 

 inches in diameter, borne singly and in clusters, of perfect form, 

 beautiful in the bud and in the fully expanded flower; in color a 

 most refreshing bright wild-rose pink; it flowers profusely during 

 June, and continues more or less throughout the season. We 

 consider this a grand acquisition. A Rose that will please all. 

 Strong plants in five-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



HIAWATHA. 



There is no other rose so brilliant as Hiawatha. It must be 

 seen to be appreciated. lis flowers are about 1J inches across, 

 and produced in long, pendulous sprays, with frequently from 40 

 to 50 flowers on a spray. In color it is brilliant, ruby-carmine, 

 with a clear white eye and a mass of golden stamens — a glowing 

 combination of colors, which can be seen at a great distance, and 

 which does not tire the eye as do masses of Crimson Rambler. 

 The plant is of strong, vigorous growth, with bright green, glossy 

 foliage, which is retained until late in fall. Extra strong 2-year- 

 old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. ■ 



We offer a fine lot of Climbing Roses on page 191. 



