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New Hardy 

 Climbing 



or Rambler 



ROSES 



Since the introduction of the Crimson Ram- 

 oler, in 1894, this class of Roses has continued 

 to gain popularity. Many splendid new varie- 

 ties, 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 following page. 



AMERICAN PII.I.AR. 



A new single-flowering variety of great beauty, which appeals to everyone. The 

 Sowers 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, anda 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, 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 beautifully decorative subject through- 

 out the autumn months. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



CI^IUBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. 



A new Rose of great merit. A cross between 

 rosy crimson, similar to its popular parent, and 

 found in climbing Roses. The plant is of stron 

 feet in one season, and as hardy as an oak. The 



American Beauty and an unnamed seedling; color a 

 with the same exquisite fragrance, a quality rarely 

 g habit of growth, making shoots from ten to fifteen 

 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 five-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Climbing Rose 

 American Pillar. 



New Rambler Rose, Tausendschon. 

 (Offered on page 192.) 



CHRISTINE 'WRIGHT. 



A most exquisite new Ro.'.e, 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, pnd continues more or le.^s throughout the season. We 

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

 plants in five-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



DEI.IGHT. 



A most effective new single Rambler, with flowers borne in large 

 clusters. These hang in graceful form, a truss being produced from 

 almost every shoot. In color it is a bright carmine, the base of the 

 petals white, with the centre filled with yellow stamens; a most harmo- 

 nious color combination, which is intensified by the rich, glossy foliage. 

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



E!XCEI<9A. (The Finest of AH 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 pro- 

 duces 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. Philadelphia 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, 75 

 cts. each, $7,50 per doz. 



