^ Valuable Acquisitions. 



W ™' E Rambler 

 PINK Roses. 



The White Rambler n when 



(THATTA ^ Crimson 



1 1 rtAJ-lA.) Rambler 



was introduced we predicted that 

 the White Rambler would soon fol- 

 low. It came sooner than we anticipated. 

 While several white varieties of inconspicu- 

 ous merit sprang up, bearing some resem- 

 blance to Crimson Rambler, it remained for 

 Mr. Peter Lambert, the celebrated German 

 Rosarian (from whom we secured the stock), 

 to produce a blood relation to it, which in 

 habit of growth, manner of blooming and 

 form of flowers is identical with Crimson Rambler. The flowers are 

 produced in superb clusters, after the same fashion as Crimson Ram- 

 bler, having like it the same distinct pyramidal form found in no 

 other Rose outside of the Rambler family and the Multiflora and 

 Dawson Roses. The flowers are sweetly fragrant and in color pure snowy 

 white, without a blemish. They remain on the bush from three to five 

 weeks, and a well-established plant is a sight truly beautiful to behold. 

 This variety is absolutely hardy everywhere ; the habit of growth is vig- 

 orous, young plants throwing up shoots 8 to 10 feet in height in a single season. Wherever 

 Crimson Rambler is planted, this grand new variety should be found, for certainly, apart from 

 the fact that the White Rambler is the equal of its sister variety, its own superior merits stamp 

 it as one of the genuinely desirable Roses of the year. 



PEDIGREE.— Crimson Rambler is the result of either natural or artificial fertilization between the Japanese 

 Polyantha Rose, Sarmentosa, and an unknown variety. Both the White and Pink Ramblers are blood relations to 

 Crimson Rambler. Thalia, or White Rambler, is the result of a union between Sarmentosa and the prolific-flowering 

 Polyantha Rose, Paquerette. The parentage of Pink Rambler is particularly desirable. It is a cross between Sar- 

 mentosa and Mignonette, one of the best and freest-flowering Polyantha Roses. It will be therefore seen that these 

 are thoroughbred Roses of great value. In one respect the White, Pink and Yellow Rambler Roses are superior to 

 Crimson Rambler, i. e., they are quicker growers and are not subject to mildew when planted in the open ground, 

 the one serious fault in the Crimson Rambler. These varieties are mildew proof, a featui-e alone that will be appre- 

 ciated by all who know what it means to have mildewed Roses. 



TfJie Pink Rambler Possesses all the valuable features found in its companion varie- 

 /'T7TrDtnD/~»cvTs.TT7 \ ties. The growth, absolute hardiness and manner of blooming are 



CHUr'tlKUbYINH.) alike The flowers appear 



in large, full, handsome, pyramidal trusses, similar 

 to Crimson Rambler, and are borne in wonderful 

 profusion from three to five weeks during the sea- 

 son. The color of flower is pure shiny rose, the 

 half-opened bud is a brilliant light carmine, mak- 

 ing a strong and effective contrast. The numerous 

 yellow stamens lend an additional 

 charm to the flower. For hardiness, 

 freedom of bloom, form and color of 

 flower, and vigorous climbing habit 

 this variety is perfect, and once seen 

 will become immensely popular. 



PRICES 



Strong three -inch pot plants of the 

 above two varieties, 20 cts. each; 3 for 

 50 cts.; 7 for SI ; SI. 50 per dozen, post- 

 paid by Mail. 



Two-year-old plants of either variety 

 35 cts. each ; 3 for SI, by Express only. 



...SPECIAT, OFFER... 

 One each, three-inch pot plants 

 of the two grand Rambler Roses, 

 White and Pink, for 30 cts.; one 

 each of two-year-old plants for 

 60 cts., by Express only. 



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