New Guide to Rose Culture for 1907 



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The "Rambler" Roses 



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HIS extraordinary family of Roses numbers among its members some of the most famous varieties in culti- 

 vation, notably the Crimson and Yellow Ramblers. They are mostly hybrids of Multifiora are perfectly 



hardy and bear their grand flowers in wonderful 

 Rambler is, perhaps, the most remarkable variety in 

 geous sight we have ever seen. 



CRIMSON RAMBLER 



An exceedingly vigorous, rapid grower, making 

 shoots 10 to 20 feet in height in one season. When 

 pegged down or grown as a bush it is equally desira- 

 ble, producing in marvelous profusion large trusses of 

 flowers pyramidal in form and in color a rich glowing 

 crimson. When in full bloom it is a vivid crimson 

 mass of beauty. In Japan, its native home, it is 

 known as the Cherry Rose, so bright are its flowers. 

 Superb as a pot plant, it has become the fashionable 

 holiday plant in all the large cities, where it is sold 

 at $5 and $10 each. Last Easter plants sold in Phila- 

 delphia at $.jO each. Perfectly hardy. No yard or gar- 

 den in the land should be without Crimson Rambler. 



15o. each; 2 for 25c; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-o'd plants, 30c. each; 4 for $1; $3 

 per dozen, by Express. Three and four-year-old plants, 

 on own roots, extra heavy, field grown, now in pots, 

 60c. each; 2 for $1.00, by Express. 



YELLOW RAMBLER 



(Aglaia) 



A great hardy, climbing Yellow Rose, and as such 

 is almost indispensable. It is identical with Crimson 

 Rambler, except its flowers, which are deep golden 

 yellow and very fragrant. As many as 150 flowers 

 have been counted in a single cluster. Absolutely 

 hardy. 



15c. each; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4 for ^1; ^3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



WHITE RAMBLER 



(Thalia) 



The flowers of White Rambler are the size of a 

 silver quarter, partly filled, very fragrant, and in 

 color pure white, sometimes tinged with blush. They 

 are borne in clusters. 



15c. each; 2 for 2.5c.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4 for $1; $3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



PINK RAMBLER 



Pink Rambler possesses the same valuable feature 

 found in the White Rambler. Large trusses of bril- 

 liant light carmine flowers. Very popular. 



15c. each; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4 for $1; $3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



One each 

 Crimso n , 



SPECIAL OFFER 



Yellow, "White and Pink Ramblers, postpaid^ 

 for 4Q cts-; two-year-old plants, one each, by 

 Express, $J. 



ROYAL CLUSTER 



Royal Cluster, a new double, white, hardy climber, 

 blooming in enormous clusters. Medium size double 

 flowers, with a rich, spicy fragrance. 



15c. each; 4 for 50c.; 9 for $1, postpaid. Two-year- 

 old plants, 30c. each; 3 for $1; $3 per dozen, by Ex- 

 press. 



profusion once a year, usually in June or July. Crimson 

 the list. When in full bloom, it presents the most gor- 



CLAIRE JACQUIER 



The small Nankeen yellow flowers of Claire Jarquier 

 are produced profusely in large clusters like Crimson 

 Rambler. Hardy ; climbs rapidly and blooms early. 

 Exceedingly pretty and distinct. 



15c. each; 2 for 25e.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants 30c. each; 4for?l;?3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



THE GIANT ROSE 

 This wonderful new (■limbing Rose from India is the most 

 valuable and interesting Rose novelty we have evei offered. 

 It throws up numerous strong canes and bears large single 

 flowers five to six inches across, which in color aie pure bright 

 pink. Itgrows 4 » feet in oneseason. In evf-rj^ way an extra- 

 ordinary Rose. Hardy with protection. Strong plants, 30c. 

 each ; 3 for 50c.; two-year old plants, 35c. each, by express. 

 CLIMBING WHITE PET 

 A grand climber, immensely popular and deservedlj 

 so, Climbing White Pet makes a growth of 10 to 20 

 feet in a season; perfectly hardy, having withstood 

 with us a temperature of 20 degrees below zero. 

 Large, full, double flowers borne in clusters at inter- 

 vals throughout the season. Color snowy-white. De- 

 licious fragrance, like Cherry blossoms, a true ever- 

 blooming climbing rose. Try it. 



15c. each; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4for?l;?3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



EMPRESS OF CHINA 



The "Apple-Blossom Rose" 



A strong-growing llose, attaining a height of 15 to 

 25 feet in a single season. I'roduces throughout the 

 season hundreds of handsomely formed buds and flow- 

 ers; color soft dark red, changing to lighter red or 

 pink, like an Apple blossom. A customer says of this 

 Rose: "'Empress of China is loaded with blossoms. 

 I believe in this State (California) we can gather 

 flowers from it every day in the year." A great Rose. 

 It will please you. 



15c. each; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4 for ?1; ?3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



MULTIFLORA 



Multifiora is one of the handsomest of all Roses. 

 Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet. Produces countless 

 numbers of creamy-white fragrant flowers. The flow- 

 ers are borne for a period of about six weeks and are 

 succeeded by brilliant red berries. As a decorative 

 Winter plant it is as good as Berberis Thunbergi. 

 Hardy. 



15c. each; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c.; $1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4 for $1; f3 

 per dozen, by Express. 



DAWSON 



A descendant of Multiflora and General Jacque- 

 minot. A remarkable variety. In some respects the 

 equal of Crimson Rambler. Flowers large, full and 

 double, borne in large clusters, after the fashion of 

 Crimson Rambler. Color bright carmine; fragrant. 

 A vigorous climber. Healthy and hardy Daicson, like 

 Multifiora, bears light red borrics after blooming. 



15c. each; 2 for 25c.; 5 for 50c.; ^1 per dozen, 

 postpaid. Two-year-old plants, 30c. each; 4 for Jfl; ^3 

 per dozen, b.v Express. 



Philadelphia Crimson Rambler 



This splendid new variety differs from the old Crimson Rambler in having n brighter, deeper 

 and more intense color, and flowers that are perfectly double to the center, very durable and of ex- 

 cellent substance. It is a very profuse bloomer, and a good, healthy grower, producing splendid 

 clusters of perfectly double and intensely brilliant flowers, absolutely free from the faded appear- 

 ance so frequently seen in the flowers of the ordinary Crimson Rambler. Strong plants, 15 cents 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts., postpaid; strong two-year-old plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per dozen, by Express. 



