GROWN 
THE FAMOUS COLD SYSTEM. 
rVlTncnn T^flTtlTllpr ™® ^ certainly the most wonderful climbing rose ever in- 
^^'^^^y**^-''* tro<iuced and each year's experience with it only sfercngtb- 
ens our confidence in it. Tt is absolutely hardy in all localities, a most vigorous grower, 
a most prolific bloomer, fine for growing on trellises, unexcelled for covering porches, v^aUs, 
etc.; admirable for pot culture for Easter forcing, at all times when in bloom, producing a 
gorgeous mass of crimson blossoms which remain on the plant a long time. The plant 
often grows from 12 to 15 feet in a single season, commences to blossom in June, contin- 
uing throughout the season. The flowers are deep crimson, borne in immense dusters, 
which remain on the pLmt a long time. 
Vpllnw 1? atnl^lpt* is a fit companion for so beautiful and valuable a rose as 
XCXXUW XVOXXIUICI. the Crimson Rambler. It is perfectly hardy, more vigorous 
in growth, if possible, than the Crimson, a profuse bloomer and succeed;? well in any and 
all localities. The flowers are pure yellow, double, of good size, fragrant and bonie {& 
immense clusters like the Crimson, and last a long time without fading. 
White Rambler. 
vigorous and hardy, a most prohfif 
bloomer. The blossoms are very 
double, pure wliite, borne in cluster:^ 
and remain on the p^jt a long time. 
It closely resembles Crimson Rambler 
in every particular save color. 
Improved Pink Ramb- 
Inf (Dorothy Perkins.) — This 
ICl . grand uew liambler variety 
bids fair to rival tile well known Crim- 
son Rambler when it becomes gener- 
ally disseminated. It is said to be as 
hardy as the Crimson, blooms ^as freely 
and surpasses the former in size, form 
and beauty of bloom. The blossoms, 
which are borne in immense clusters 
of from 20 to 30 are about 1 'A inches 
in diameter, perefctly double, the 
petals prettily rolled back and crink- 
ledj of a beautiful shell ipink color, 
which holds a long time without fad- 
ing. As a florists* forcing plant for 
Kaster it is bound to become mosi 
Crimson Rambler. popular. 
PRICE OF RAMBLERS— Wcll-rooted, strong, healthy, growing plants, ISc each, or the 4 for 50c pa'<oaid. 
Strong, field-grown, 2-year.old, dormant plants, 4Cc each, or the 4 for $1.40 postpaid. Any t> tor $..^3, 
any 12 for $3.25, by express, at purchaser's expense. 
The "Empress" Rose Collection. 
r EMPRESS OF CHINA— "The apple blossom Rose." 
1 CRIMSON RAMBLER— Hardy evcrvwhere. 
I DOROTHY PERKINS -The improved Pink Rambler. 
I YELLOW RAMBLER— The only vellow climbing Rose. 
I WHITE RAMBLER The best "white climber. 
The above 5 choice Climbers — strong, young plants, for <50c, 2 collec- 
tions $1.00, postpaid. 
Strong, field grown. 2-year.old dormant plants, for $1.50 by express 
at customer's expense. 
SOME CiOOD CLIMBING ROSES. 
Strong young plants lOc each postpaid. Field grown, 2-year-old dormant 
plants 3Sc each, 3 for $1 00 postpaid. By express or freight 6 for $1.50 
12 for $3.00. 
BALTIMORE BELLE— Pale blush, nearly white, very double, producuig 
its blossoms in large clusters. 
QUEEN OF PRAIRIE — Bright rosy red, large, compact, globular flowers, 
produced in clusters. 
SEVEN SISTERS — Pink, changing all shades to white. Blooms in 
clusters of seven, ■ 
Empress of China, 
T7mnr«»oc nf PViina "The Apple Blossom Rose," One of the 
x^llipx coa UJ. V^UIlia. (grandest and best climbers ever introduced. 
It is a vigorous grower, attaimng a height of 15 to 20 feet in a single sea- 
son. The buds and blossoms are of handsome form and are borne very 
profusely throughout the season. The color is a soft dark red, changing 
to Ughter red or pink like an apple blossom, rendering the plant very 
handsome and showy. This rose is perfectly hardv everywhere, while its 
great beauty and usefulness commend it for "general planting. 
Strong young plants I5c each, 3 for 40c; 2-vear.old, field grown, dormant 
plants, 40c each, 3 for $1.00 postpa d; 6 for $1.75 by express, at customer's 
expense, 
T?llP'n^3 Rn^PQ (Japanese Single Roses.) — These are very valuable 
xvugvoo. xxuoco. for_ planting in large masses, producing fine land- 
scape effect*. The foliage is very attractive, dark glossy green, thick and 
leathery, shining as if varnished. The blossoms are large, single, and pro- 
duced m greatest profusion from early summer imtil fall. These are fol- 
lowed by bright, attractive seed pods. The plants are very vigorous and 
are not troubled with insects. 
RUBRA — Deep rose, borne in large clusters. 
ALBA — Pure snowy white, in large clusters. 
Strong 2-year-oId plants, 40c each postpaid; $3.S0 per dozen by express 
