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PETER HENDERSON A.CO.\lNEW YORK- 



Two New, Hakdy, EveivBlooming, Climbing Ptoses 

 Dr. W. Van Fleet and Silver Moon 



SHOWN IN COLORS ON THE COLORED PLATE OPPOSITE. BOTH ARE DISEASE-PROOF. 

 Both were awarded a silver medal by the Hort. Society ot N. Y. 



These varieties mark an epoch in hardy climbing Roses. We 

 advance the claim of ever-blooming because they have produced 

 flowers in the fall as well as the first crop. Both varieties were 

 awarded the Silver Medal of the Horticultural Society of New 

 York at the Rose Show in 1908. They were pronounced the 

 greatest novelties in Roses by the Rose experts who attended 

 the show. 



We could dilate on these fine new Roses but prefer to reprint 

 from the "Florists' Exchange" of June 2Gth, 1909, that portion 

 of an article referring to these Roses. The article was signed 

 "E. T. R. " and we are unaware of the identity of the writer, 

 hence it is 



A Candid and Unbiased Opinion: 

 "I think the greatest sensations in climbing or rambling roses 

 will be Dr. Van Fleet and Silver Moon, neither yet in commerce. 

 I have had a trial plant of the first named for five or six years, 

 and it excels all other climbing pink roses as much as Killarney 

 excels Hermosa. It is a Wichuraiana-President Carnot cross, 

 with shell pink blooms of perfect finish, borne on long stems, the 

 general appearance suggesting a glass-grown Tea. The flowers 

 last so well after cutting that it is likely to be very useful in the 

 trade. Foliage is handsome, growth strong, and the plant is 

 as hardy as the hardiest. While I would not be without some 

 of the lovely pink ramblers, Dr. Van Fleet is in a class by itself 

 among American roses, and will take the place of some of the 

 finer European climbing Teas that refuse to stand our climate. 

 I have not grown Silver Moon, but admire' it greatly; it is a 

 hybrid of the Cherokee rose of the South, creamy white, semi- 

 double, with conspicuous golden stamens. It appears to be 

 absolutely hardy, strong-growing, and a profuse bloomer; the 

 size of the flowers will make it very remarkable." 



We only add to the foregoing the most important particular: 

 viz. that they are disease-proof, the same as the "Garnet Climber" 

 (see page 139) which we introduced last year. We named the 

 first in honor of the man who raised both, and who is now in 

 charge of the U. S. Government Plant Introduction Gardens at 

 Chico, Cal. His contributions of new and improved flowers 

 and fruits to the horticulture of the country having won that 

 recognition for him. We append accurate descriptions. 



A Fine Quartet of New 



ISJ ew Hardy Ever- Blooming White Rose, PRISCILLA 



An American-raised seedling, a cross between Kaiserin Augusta 

 Victoria and Frau Karl Druschki. The color is a clear white, 

 the buds are large and of fine shape, the open flower is double 

 and of ideal form. They are borne singly on long stems and are 

 held upright; foliage plentiful, dark green and highly polished, 

 delightful fragrance. 



We control the entire stock of this grand new Rose and offer 

 it with every confidence that it will prove to be the most valuable 

 white, ever-blooming hardy Garden Rose ever introduced. 



Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 

 $8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5-00 per doz. 



|\J ew Hardy Ever-Blooming Pink Rose , ABUNDANCE 



A valuable new Rose of dwarf, compact habit and remarkably 

 prolific in bloom. This is a cross between Clothilde Soupert and 

 Souv. du Pres, Carnot and partakes largely of the habit of the 

 first mentioned. The flowers are a pretty shade of pink, full and 

 double. On account of its compact habit and freedom of bloom 

 it will be in demand for planting on the borders where taller 

 sorts are grown, also for low hedges. For growing in pots it 

 will be equally valuable. 



Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 50c. each, 

 $4.50 per doz.; 3d size, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Dr. W. VAN FLEET 



Dr. W. Van Fleet, the parentage of which is Souvenir du Pres. 

 CarnotxRosa Wichuraiana, bears flowers which, when open, 

 run four inches and over in diameter. The center is built high, 

 petals beautifully undulated and cupped. The color is a remark- 

 ably delicate shade of flesh pink on the outer surface, deepening 

 to rosy flesh in the center. The flowers are full and double, 

 of delicate perfume, buds pointed, stems twelve to eighteen 

 inches, and fine for cutting. The foliage is a peculiar shade of 

 bronze green, large and glossy, with spines a bright bronze red. 

 The variety is a vigorous grower, immune from mildew. 



Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 

 $8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



SILVER MOON 



Silver Moon is the result of a most interesting cross, Rosa 

 WichuraianaxRosa Sinica — Cherokee rose. The flowers run 

 four and one-half inches and over in diameter, clear silvery white 

 in color, petals of great substance and beautifully cupped. The 

 center is filled with bright yellow stamens, a very attractive 

 feature. It is very floriferous, the plants literally covering them- 

 selves with great clematis-like flowers. They are borne on 

 strong stems, twelve to eighteen inches long, and are delicately 

 fragrant. The foliage is large and abundant, a pleasing shade 

 of bronze-green, glossv and immune from mildew. 



Price, 1st size, $1.25 each, $12.00 per doz. ; 2d size, $1.00 each, 

 $10.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



One of each 1st size for $2.00 



Three " " (6 plants) " " 5 . 50 



Six " " (12 " ) " " 10.00 



Twelve" " (24 " ) " " 19.00 



cpppiAI One of each 2d size for 8 1.50 



jrCUttL Three " " ( 6 plants) " " 4.25 



Pil-rrn Six " " (12 " ) " " 8.00 



OrrbrS. Twelve " » (24 " ) " " 15.00 



One of each 3d size for $ .85 



Three " " (6 plants) " " 2 . 25 



Six " " (12 " ) " " 4.00 



Twelve " " (24 " ) " " 7.50 



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EvefuBlooming Bush Roses 



New Fiery Crimson Hardy Ever-Blooming Rose, 



CHATEAU DE CLOS VOUGEOT 



A very rich, fiery scarlet shading to deep velvety crimson; 

 the equal in color to the famous "Jubilee" Rose which we in- 

 troduced in 1897. The flowers are large, full and globular and 

 are borne singly on good stems. It is delightfully fragrant, a 

 prolific and continuous bloomer. This is a magnificent novelty 

 in Roses and must appeal strongly to all lovers of fine Roses for 

 its very dark yet brilliant coloring, its hardiness and free- 

 blooming. 



Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 

 $8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



JSjew Hardy Ever-Blooming Chrome Yellow Rose, JEAN NOTE 



A strikingly beautiful new Hybrid Tea Rose. The buds are 

 creamy white on the outside, rich chrome yellow in the center. 

 The open flower is double and a pure chrome. It is of strong 

 constitution, free from mildew, a very free bloomer. The foliage 

 is distinct and glossy. This is a unique variety and will be hailed 

 with delight by all who admire distinctiveness in Roses. 



Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 

 $8-00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



