GEXERAL CATALOGUE 91 



CLIMBING POLYAXTHA ROSES-Continued 



Waltham Rambler, trig. W. Paul y Son, 1903. An attractive variety, bearing larrre pan; 



rosy pink single flowers, slightly paler in the center and showing the yellow stamens. A strong 



grower. $1.00. 

 Wedding Bells, vig. {M.H. Walsh, 1904.) White, base of petals soft pink; very free flowering. | 



White Rambler [Thalia , Wg. P. Lambert, 1896. Small or medium, daisy-like, pretty white flow- 

 er- in large clusters; fragrant, very ornamental. 50c. 



Yellow Rambler [Aglaia , vig. P. Lambert, 1896. Yellow in bud, but white when fully open : 

 when half open the flowers are tinged with yellow, slightly fragrant. Plant vigorous and free- 

 blooming; hardy, very pretty and desirable. 50c. 



PRAIRIE ROSES 



These are among the most valuable of climbers. The foliage is rough, large, with five leaflets srenerally of a dark color: 

 for rapidity of growth they equal the Ayr-hire-, and surpass all climber- in hardiness. The flower- are produced in lanre 

 clusters late in the season when other summer Roses are gone. When it is desired to cover wall-, unsightly building 

 - - :.'-ne will be found to do the work so efficiently as varieties of the Prairie Rose. 



Baltimore Belle, vig. Samuel Feast, 184-3.; Pale blush, becoming nearly white: compact and 



fine. 50c. 

 Queen of the Prairie, vig. [Samuel Feast, 1843." Bright rosy red, frequently with white stripe. 



1 iiage large and quite deeply serrated. 50c. 

 Setigera. The Michk.ax or Prairie Rose. Now that single roses are so popular, this variety will be 



much sought after. It is a climber, and when trained over a verandah makes a beautiful display. 



Large, single flowers, of a deep rose color. 50c. 



WICHURIANA ROSES (Climbing and Trailing, 



This section embraces some Tery valuable and - - material for covering i g r banks and 



tree -tump-, also for u-e a< pillar roses. The hybrids introduced in the lasl - are remarkable for their beauty and 



will have many admirer- as soon as they become known. The many acquisitions in this class should result in creating a 

 fre-h interest in Rose culture. 



Alberic Barbier. vig. [Barbier, 1900." Semi-double or double, in cluster-; creamy white, canary 

 yellow in center, darker yellow in bud; fragrant. A strong grower. $1.0 



Dorothy Perkins, vig. [Perkins, 1902. Large for a rose of this class, very double, of a beautiful 

 shell pink color, sweetly scented, and borne in clusters of thirty or forty. One of the best. 50c. 



Edmond Proust, 'v'y. [Barbier, 1902. ) Coppery carmine; very free flowering. $1.00. 



Elisa Robichon, vig. Burlier. 1903.) Lilac rose; pale yellow at base of petals; very free 

 flowering. $1. 



Farquhar. '•''/. [Farquhar v Co., 1904. Large, double, bright pink, in clusters, on long stems; 

 fine. 50c. 



Hiawatha, vig. [M. II. Walsh, 1905. Single, bright crimson, large yellow stamens, producing a 

 brilliant contrast — exceedingly free flowering — one of the best of the class. $1.00. 



Lady Gay, vig. [M.H. Walsh, 1903.] Beautiful rose pink; very free flowering; one of tin 



Rene Andre, vig. [Barbier, 1900. Semi-double; buds saffron yellow, tinted orange red, turning 

 pinkish white; fragrant. A strong grower. $1. 



Wichuriana. Memorial Rose. From Japan; it is a low trailing species, its stem- creeping on the 

 earth almost as closely as the Ivy. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion in clusters 

 on the end of every branch, after the June ro-es are past, from the first week in July throughout 

 the month. They are pure white, l 1 : to 2 inches across, with yellow stamens, and have a strong 

 fragrance. It is quite hardy, with the exception of the latest immature growth, which may be 

 cut back to some extent. This variety has proved valuable as a covering for banks, rockeries, etc., 

 and for use in cemeteries. 50c. 



Wichuriana Rubra, vig. (Barbier, 1900. Single, bright scarlet, in large clusters, with orange red 

 stamens. Beautiful and effective. $1.00. 



William C. Egan, vig. Large, very full, silvery pink, in clusters; fine. 50c. 



CLASS II.— AUSTRIAN OR YELLOW ROSES 



The-e require careful pruning. Remove weekly wood altogether, and only shorten a few inches the shoots left for 

 flowering. If pruned close they will not bloom, as the flowers are produced from the terminal shoots of the old wood. 



Austrian Copper, vig. (J. Gerard. 1596.) Flowers single, brilliant coppery red, outside of petals 



dull gold. Very effective. Si. 00. 

 Austrian Yellow, vig. J. Gerard, 1596.) Single flowers, rich golden yellow. $1; 

 Harrison's Yellow, free. [Harrison, 1830.) Golden yellow; medium size, semi-double. A freer 



bloomer than Persian. 50c. 



