The conditions under which the rose is 

 grown affects to a great extent the color of 

 the bloom and the type of growth. A J. B. 

 Clark in the writer's garden was a deep crim- 

 son last summer, but this summer it was a 

 very light pink, so different from what it was 

 last year that one would not recognize it as 

 the same rose. "We have noticed Frau Karl 

 Druschki, the pure white variety, bloom a 

 pale pink instead of white. 



The Tea R 



oses 



These are the basis of the everblooming 

 class of roses, having been imported from 

 China into England in the early part of the 

 19th century. They are the ones known as 

 the Everbloomers. Hardy enough to stand 

 the winters of the North as far as Boston 

 with some slight protection, they need no 

 protection from Washington south. Their 

 growth is somewhat less upright and vigor- 

 ous than the Hybrid Teas but outrank all 

 classes as to their blooming qualities. The 

 form of flowers varies somewhat from single 

 to double, usually very beautiful and frag- 

 rant. 



Among the Teas we find the following as 

 the leading varieties: 



Charles Dingee, William R. Smith, Lady 

 Hillingdon, Alexander Hill Gray, Souv. de 

 Pierre Notting, Etoile de Lyon, Freiherr Von 

 Marshall, Madame Francisca Kruger, Marie 

 Guillot, Mrs. B. R. Cant, Pink Maman Cochet, 

 White Maman Cochet. 



Hybrid Teas 



The most popular type of rose in this coun- 

 try today is the Hybrid Tea. Hardy in al- 

 most all sections of this country and Canada. 

 Buds handsome and usually long pointed, 

 opening into magnificent blooms, varying 

 from semi-double to full double. Produced 

 usually on long stiff stems and singly. Frag- 

 rance usually predominates, more, in some 

 than others. Foliage heavy and seems to re- 

 sist mildew and black spot. Bloom almost 

 as freely as the Teas. 



This class has become the most used for 

 winter forcing. They are also the best for 

 cutting from outdoor plants during the sum- 

 mer. 



Among the leading sorts are such as Gar- 

 den Gem, Crimson Beauty, Gaiety, Rose Hill, 

 Talisman, Joanna Hill, Briarcliff, Radiance, 

 one of the leaders, Red Radiance, Columbia, 

 Silver Columbia, Duchess of Wellington, 

 Francis Scott Key, Rhea Reid, Mme. Butter- 

 fly, Mme. Caroline Testout, Lady Alice Stan- 

 ley, Virginia R. Coxe, Mrs. Aaron Ward, 

 Amelia Gude. Kootenay, the Killarneys, Jonk- 

 heer J. L. Mock, Wellesley, Laurente Carle, 

 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, F. R. Patzer, 

 William Notting, Royal Red, William F. 

 Dreer, Rev. F. Page Roberts. 



Hybrid Perpetuals 

 The June Roses of Old Gardens 



These are the ones so well remembered as 

 blooming in the gardens of our grandparents 

 many years ago, as they were the only ones 

 obtainable at that time. They bloom as a rule 

 but once, usually during the 

 month of June. Occasionally 

 they will bloom again in the 

 fall. There is some excep- 

 tion such as Frau Karl Dru- 

 schki or White American 

 Beauty which blooms al- 

 most as freely as the Hybrid 

 Teas. 



Notable among this class 

 as being extra good are such 

 as Frau Karl Druschki, Geo. 

 Arends, Paul Neyron, J. B. 

 Clark, General Jacqueminot, 

 Gloire Lyonnaise, Prince 

 Camille de Rohan and Ulrich 

 Brunner. 



Rugosas 



The. Rugosas offered in our catalog are not 

 to be compared to the old Rugosa Rubra and 

 Alba varieties used so extensively as hedges. 

 They bloom only once a year as does the June 

 Rose, but the newer sorts are almost ever- 

 blooming and produce handsome double 

 blooms. They are extremely hardy and suit- 

 able for any place where little attention can 

 be given, such as cemeteries, and parks. Sir 

 Thomas Lipton, the white; Conrad F. Meyer, 

 silver rose; New Century, rosy pink; Magnifi- 

 ca and Grootendorst, red. 



The Polyantha Roses 



A distinct species of rose introduced from 

 Japan many years ago. Distinguished by 

 having numerous very small flowers borne in 

 panicled clusters. Dwarf in growth. Free 

 flowering. Suitable for mass effect. The fol- 

 lowing are the leading varieties: Baby Doll, 

 Mile. Cecil Brunner, Perle D'Or. 



Dwarf Baby Ramblers 



These are a type of Polyantha Rose but 

 more dwarf in habit, 12 to 18 inches. Hardy 

 and suitable for beds or borders along walks, 

 etc. Small blooms in immense clusters. Al- 

 ways blooming. Those offered in catalog are 

 the standard sorts, all good. 



Climbing or Rambling Roses 



The varieties listed in our New Guide to 

 Rose Culture, as Hardy Climbers are those 

 botanically known as Multiflora Hybrids and 

 Wichuriana Hybrids. There is so little dif- 

 ference between the Ramblers (Multiflora) 

 and the Hardy Climbers (Wichuriana) that it 

 is very difficult for an amateur to detect it. 



The Ramblers, such as the old variety of 

 Crimson Rambler, produce many small 

 blooms in clusters, while the climDing roses 

 produce larger blooms and fewer on the stem. 



The Climbers are not so susceptible to mil- 

 dew and disease as the Ramblers, therefore 

 much to be preferred. Some of the Hardy 

 Climbers resemble the. Ramblers so closely 

 that any one wanting them will find a great 

 improvement in such Climbers as Excelsa, 

 Tausendschon, Aunt Harriett. 



Climbing Roses should all have some sup- 

 port such as a pergola or arch. A wire fence 

 where convenient may be utilized with splen- 

 did effect. They also make a good hedge 

 using Excelsa, Tausendschon, Dorothy Perk- 

 ins, Keystone, or Aunt Harriett. 



For pillars, roses like Paul's Scarlet, Birdie 

 Blye, Dr. Huey, Mary Lovett, Climbing Am- 

 erican Beauty are good. They may also be 

 used as individual specimens by pruning to 

 a shape and size, desired. For good climbing 

 roses for use anywhere: Dorothy Perkins, 

 Climbing American Beauty, Christine Wright, 

 Mary Wallace, Dr. Van Fleet, American Pil- 

 lar, Silver Moon, Tausendschon. 



Where less growth and more bloom is de- 

 sired we recommend the Climbing Hybrid 

 Teas. They produce the fine blooms of the 

 bush Hybrid Tea, but are fairly good climb- 

 ing roses. They make a gorgeous sight at 

 the natural blooming period and if pruned 

 will bloom again, but not so profusely as at 

 first. Most of them are hardy enough to 

 stand moderate winters with little damage. 



Fig. 3. 

 Essential points to consider when planting. The cone of earth 

 formed in hole in order to spread roots properly. Work soil among 

 the roots, packing soil thoroughly after planting. 



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