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Hardy Climb 

 Ing Roses. 



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The following varieties are higUy 

 valued for training over arbors^ trel- 

 lises and verandas ; also as screens for 

 unsightly objects, such as old build- 

 ings, fences, walls, etc. They grow 

 10 to 12 feet high, and are entirely 

 hardy. They bloom the second year 

 and but once in the season, but are 

 then loaded with splendid Roses, and 

 are among the most beautiful of all 

 flowers. The varieties described be- 

 low are the best, and succeed well in 

 aU sections of the country. 



Baltimore Belle.*— Pale blush, varie- 

 gated, carmine, rose and white ; very- 

 double; flowers in beautiful clusters, 

 the whole plant appearing a perfect 

 mass of bloom ; one of the best climbing Roses, 15c. each. 

 Champney. — A fine hardj-- pillar Rose; quite double and 

 fragrant; flowers deep rose, changing to clear pink; desir- 

 able. 15 cts. each. 

 Gem of Prairie. — Bright violet crimsorj; large, double and fragrant. 

 This is the /; 2/^ variety; very rare and desirable. 15 cts. each. 

 , Greville or Seven Sisters.— Flowers in large clusters ; varies in color 

 \ from white to crimson. 15 cts. each. 



Prairie Queen.* — Clear, bright pink, sometimes with a white stripe; 

 large, compact and globular, very double and full; blooms in clusters; 

 one of the finest. 15 cts. each. 



Pride of Washington.* — Brilliant amaranth, shaded rose centre; 

 large clusters ; very double; fine. 10 cts. each. 



Russell's Cottage.* — Dark velvety crimson; very double and 



full ; profuse bloomer. 15 cts. each. 

 Superba.* — A splendid sort; large, very full and double; color bright 

 rosy pink, clear and beautiful; blooms in continuous clusters. 15 cts. each, 

 Tennessee Belle.* — A strong vigorous climber and free bloomer; bright rosy 



blush ; large, full and fragrant ; one of the best. 15 cts. each. 

 Triumphant.* — Flowers large, double and compact; color deep rose^ 

 changing to pale carmine ; beautifully shaded and variegated. 10 cts. each. 

 T/ie set of 10 Climbing Roses, named above, for ^i. 



New English Climbing Rose, Waltham Queen. 



This splendid new ever-blooming climbing Rose is introduced from England, 

 where it has given great satisfaction. It is believed to be a valuable acquisition, 

 particularly for the South and Pacific Coast, and though not entirely hardy in 

 the North, will probably do well in many situations in the Middle States. It is 

 a strong grower and continuous bloomer; the flowers are large, full and sweet; 

 color rich scarlety crimson, very beautiful and a profuse bloomer. 20 cts. each. 



Miscellaneous Climbing Roses, The Microphylla Roses. 



These are hardy and vigorous semi-climbing Roses, and are extremely satis= 

 factory for cemeteries, rock work, covering old walls, mounds, etc. Strong and 

 "bushy growers, with small, glossy, green fohage and nearly evergreen in habit; 

 the flowers are entirely double, very pretty and sweet. Splendid for Rose hedges. 

 White.* — A strong grower and. a continuous bloomer; flowers perfectly double, sweet, 



and the purest white in color. 15 cts. each. 

 Red. — Habit of growth similar to White ; flowers of bright red, produced in great 

 profusion. 15 cts. each. 



The Lady Banks or Banksian Roses 



Are fine climbing or. trailing Roses. Require two or three years' growth to bloom 

 to perfection, and are then very beautiful. As the flowers are produced on the 

 old growth, they should be pruned very httle, merely cutting away what is 

 absolutely necessary. 



Alba or White.* — Pure white Violet-scented flowers ; beautiful, perfect forme 



15 cts. each. 

 Lutea or Yello-w. — Fine clear yellow, 

 very full and beautiful. 15 cts. each. 



Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) can 

 be furnished in two'year-old plants at 30 cts, 

 each ; these plants, owing to their size, can'- 

 not be sent by Mail, and will be sent by Ex 

 press at purchaser's expense. 

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