HARDY CLIMBING ROSES—Continued 
*Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins) 
New and distinct Rambler of remarkable merit. 
A remarkable grower, free from insects and producing 
a great quantity 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 foliage, 
is eliminated in this Rose by the infusion of Wichur- 
aiana blood. 
*EMPRESS OF CHINA—The Apple Blossom 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—A true perpetual bloomer, bearing 
flowers continuously throughout the season. Very 
fragrant; dark carmine Rose; large and very double; 
borne in clusters. Perfectly hardy. 
CLIMBING FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI—Glisten- 
ing white flowers, magnificent, large, fresh green 
First size, 35c each; 
foliage; hardy everywhere. 
3 for ‘$1.00: two- 
year-old plants, 
95c each. 
POM POM—Splen- 
did, strong; climb- 
ing habit; producing 
clusters of beautiful 
double, shining pink. 
We are the only 
house offering this 
exclusive novelty. 
SUPERBA — Bright 
rosy pink, clear and 
beautiful. Blooms 
in clusters. 
WHITE BANKSIA— 
Pure White, violet- 
scented flowers; 
perfectly double. 
YELLOW BANKSIA 
—Fine clear yel- 
low; very full and 
beautiful. 
Prices on 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, 
$1.25 each. 
The Great Climbing Rose Excelsa 
*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 covering 
the bush, color bright pink. In the fall, the red 
berries, which are highly-ornamental. 
*WHITE DOROTHY—It is a rampant grower, and 
in a short time will cover a large trellis. 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. 
Keep Your Roses Growing by using D. & C. 
Rose Fertilizer as offered on page 54. 
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