NEW RAMBLER-LADY GAY 
Among the hardy climbing roses of recent introdnction, Lady Gay stands out conspicu- 
ously, a real novelty of exceptional merit. It hag been slow to becojne geuernlly knovyn in this 
country, because, while of American origin, it was first pnt on tte markat in England, where it 
instantly sprang into popularity. While we can justly claim credit for. inswiy superb roses of 
American origin, the varieties credited to us have beeh Jargely tender kinds and suitable more 
for culture under glass than for garden planting. The English are our leaders in garden roses, 
and they were quick to recognize the many points of e.xcellence in this new variety. First, it i< 
a seedling of Crimson Rambler, and that parentage insures a hardiness and habit of growth 
especially to be desired in a Rambler. The Lady Gay possesses the strong, upright grow th of 
the Crimson Rambler and has the same rich, dark foliage. It does not have a tendency to trail, 
noticeable in Wichuriana hybrids. The buds begin to open a deep pink ; the blooms showini; 
a rich cherry-pink color, shading to almost pure whit* as the flowers mature. Its delicate 
color makes the Lady (ray especially desirable for forcing for Easter The flowers are borne 
in large clusters, are very double, and slightly larger than the Dorothy Perkins. The bloom.-i 
are of good substance and do not shatter. That is a point that every florist will appreciate. 
For outdoor planting, it is entirely hardy, having had its origin in Massachusetts and having 
already withstood several severe winters. We have bloomed the Lady Gay under glass and 
out of doors, and what we say of it is from our own observation and experience. We offer it 
with every confidence that it will attain a popularity equal to that of Dorothy Perkins, which 
it resembles in many respects. 
