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ROSES 
We offer on this and the next page a 
selection of thirteen of the best modern 
Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses. 
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, 
as beneficial. Cutting away at that time all old 
lowering 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. (See cut.) 
AVIATEUR 
BLERIOT 
(The New Yellow Rambler) 
We have discarded the old yellow Ram- 
bler in favor of this new variety, in which 
we have a strong-growing plant with beau- 
tiful glossy, insect and disease-proof foliage, 
and bearing large clusters of medium-sized _ 
full double flowers of a saffron-yellow, deep- 
ening to an almost golden-yellow at the Gone Risse 
centre. (See cut on page 164.) American Pitcar 
CHRISTINE WRIGHT 
A most exquisite Rose, of strong climbing habit. The flowers are 
double, from 34 to 4 inches in diameter, borne singly and in clusters, 
of perfect form, beautiful 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. Everyone 
is familiar with its large clusters of crimson flowers. 
DOROTHY PERKINS 
Soft shell-pink, flowering profusely in large clusters; very fragrant and 
lasting; a grand Rose in every way, (See cut on page 164.) 
DR. W. VAN FLEET 
: A Rose, which on account of its dainty color and exquisitely shaped 
* buds and flowers, appeals to everyone. The long pointed buds are of a 
rich flesh-pink on stems 12 to 18 inches long; splendid for cutting. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN Beauty Rose 
Price. Any of the above, in strong two-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 
Tender and Hybrid-Tea Climbing Roses are offered on page 162 
