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HARDY CLOIBIXG ROSES — Continued. 



*Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins) 



New and distinct Rambler of remarkable merit. A 

 remarkable grower, free from insects and producing a 

 great quantit}^ of blooms of crimson-maroon with tips 

 of the petals scarlet. Flowers full and double and 

 thirty or forty produced on a stem. The undesirable 

 features of the Crimson Rambler, the unsightly foli- 

 age, is eliminated in this Rose by the infusion of 

 Wichuraiana blood. Hardy everywhere, and soon 

 produces a magnificent bush. An excellent variety for 

 hedges and pergolas. 



^EMPRESS OF CHINA— The Apple Blossoin Rose. 

 Soft dark red, changing to light pink like an apple 

 blossom. 

 ^NORTHERN LIGHT — Strong, upright grower, 

 bearing quantities of beautiful pink and white Roses 

 of various shades and combinations of color. Quite 

 double. 

 HIAWATHA — Single, deep, intense crimson shade; 

 petals shading pure white at the base. Foliage light 

 glossy green. 

 GREVILLE, OR SEVEN SISTERS— Flowers in 



large clusters; varies from white to crimson. 

 PRAIRIE QUEEN— Prairie Queen has long been 

 considered the best of its color. In this ever-bloom- 

 ing variety we have a vast improvement. A true 

 perpetual bloomer, bearing flowers continuously 

 throughout the season. Very fragrant; dark car- 

 mine Rose; large and very double; borne in clusters. 

 Perfectlv hardv. 

 PAUL'S"^ SCARLET 

 CLIMBER — Vivid 

 scarlet, shaded crimson; 

 makes a brilliant display 

 for a long period of time 

 in the garden. A won- 

 d e r f u 1 new climbing 

 Rose. Received the gold 

 medal and cup for the 

 best new climber at the 

 National Rose Society's 

 exhibit. 

 POM POM — Beautiful 

 new seedling Rose. A 

 cross between Crimson 

 Rambler and Wichurai- 

 ana. Sent to us by the 

 United States Depart- 

 m e n t of Agriculture. 

 Splendid, strong; climb- 

 ing habit; producing 

 clusters of beautiful dou- 

 ble, shining pink. We 

 are the only house offer- 

 ing this exclusive nov- 

 elty. 



Prices of all Roses on this 

 page, except where noted: 

 First size plants, 25c each; any 

 5 for $1.00; two-year-old 

 plants, 75c; $7.50 per dozen of 

 one or more varieties, or 85c 

 each by parcel post with soil 

 on roots. Varieties marked * 

 furnished in specimen or star 

 size, 90c each. 



Dorothy Perkins 



The Brilliant Pink Rambler Rose. Flowers are 

 borne in large clusters, are very double, with prettily 

 crinkled petals; remarkably pretty pointed buds, 

 beautiful clear shell-pink in color, lasting a long time 

 without fading. The bush is perfectly hardy in all 

 localities, a rapid and thrifty grower, bearing its 

 wondrous flowers in great clusters. 

 •-^=AMERICAN PILLAR— Of extremely vigorous 

 habit of growth, the bushes being clothed in lively 

 green from earliest spring until late in the fall. 

 The flowers are produced in profusion, fairly cover- 

 ing the bush, color bright pink. In the fall, the 

 red berries, which are highly ornamental. Planted 

 singly or in groups on the lawn. 

 *WHITE DOROTHY— It is a rampant grower, and 

 in a short time w^ill cover a large trellis with its 

 long, sturdy canes clothed with brilliant green, 

 shining foliage of splendid texture and free from 

 mildew or attacks of insects. The flowers are of a 

 brilliant glistening white. 

 ^NEWPORT FAIRY— A strong, sturdy grower, 

 with healthy bright green foliage. Lovely single 

 deep pink flowers, shaded lighter in center. 

 ■'='SILVER MOON— Blooms very large, four or more 

 inches in diameter, pure white in color and of good 

 substance, beautifully cupped, forming a clematis- 

 like flower. The large bunch of yellow stamens in 

 the center makes it very attractive. The blooms 

 are produced on long stems 12 to 15 inches in 

 length. Sweetly scented. 



Tlie Great Climbing Rose Excelsa 



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