Ellwanger & Barry 



The Violet Blue Rose 



THE BLUE RAMBLER 



VEILCHENBLAU (Violet Blue)— The new rambler, "Veilchenblau" 

 (Violet Blue), which is hailed by the German rose growers as 

 the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling 

 of Crimson Rambler. The blossoms, massed in large umbels, 

 are semi-double, of medium size. The color, on first unfolding, 

 is either reddish pink or purplish pink, then turns amethyst, 

 and finally steel blue as the flower fades. The general color im- 

 pression is that of the March violet. The yellow stamens ap- 

 pear in sharp contrast to the blue petals. The plant is vigorous 

 in growth, with shining green foliage and few but sharp thorns. 

 So far it has not suffered from mildew, and is considered one of 

 the most hardy ramblers. 50c. 



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