Newest Climbing Rose 
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BLUE ROSE 
( Violet-blue seedling from Crimson 
Rambler ) 
After years of effort rosarians have 
been rewarded by the production of a 
blue rose, which will be welcomed 
with the greatest interest by all 
lovers of the garden. This new climb- 
ing . rose surpasses all others of 
recent introduction in having a pure 
blue color. 
The flowers appear in large clus- 
ters, after the manner of the Crim- 
son Rambler, are semi-double and of 
medium size. Upon first opening, the 
color is partly bright red and partly 
bright rose, turning soon to a steel 
blue. The color is best described by 
saying that it resembles that of early 
violets. This variety is a strong 
grower, has shining green foliage 
and few thorns. It has not been 
troubled by mildew and is classed 
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among the hardiest climbing roses, withstanding the winters very successfully. All rosarians will want 
this new rose. Be the first in your neighborhood to show this grand new novelty. I shall have 
nicely rooted plants ready for delivery May 15: if your order reaches me before that date will book 
same and mail at that time. 16 cts. each or 2 for 30 cts. 
Rose, “Flower of Fairfield 
The Everblooming Crimson Rambler. 
m For many years past it has been the endeavor of every rose grower to produce a climbing variety 
that would be of perpetual flowering habit. The many beautiful varieties of Rambler Roses were 
valuable acquisitions, but none of them could be called perpetual or everblooming, they producing 
only one crop of flowers during the season. The Flower of Fairfield, however, is correctly termed a 
perpetual blooming variety. It commences flowering in the spring or early summer, and produces 
repeated crops of bloom until late in the autumn. It is a sport from the famous Crimson Rambler; it 
B * s the same color, if not a shade more brilliant, and has better resisting power to the sun. Flower 
of Fairfield blooms very profusely on young wood the first year after planting. It is very effective 
for covering walls, trellises or arches, and is equally attractive for table decoration or other use as 
cut flowers. It lias been taken up very enthusiastically by the florists in both Europe and thia 
country, and we anticipate a demand that will far exceed the available supply this season. 
16 cts. each or 2 for 30 cts. 
Dear Miss Lippincott : Michigan City, lnd., March 17, 1909. 
Last year I purchased some seeds of you. Out of thirty Nasturtium seeds I got seven plants 
five of which bloomed. Surprised ? I never had such a surprise in my life. I didn’t even dream 
that they would grow, much less bloom. I had nothing but pure yellow sand to plant them in 
Not even a grain of rich dirt or manure. Nothing but Russian thistle ever grew here before It 
looked like a small oasis in a desert. Yours truly, 
Mrs. A. J. Marder. 
Miss Lippincott: 
St. Ansgar, Iowa, Sept. 27, 1909. 
Last spring I sent an order ( The LaFrancc Set and The " Triplets ” Collection) for Roses 
to you. They arrived but were very tiny. They have been a source of pleasure to us all summer 
blossoming very freely and are still covered with buds. Yours truly, 
Mrs. H. A. Borchardt. 
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