Three New 
Lady Gay— This is a new climbing rose that was 
originated in America, but attained popularity in Eng- 
land more quickly than in its own country. It was 
not a case of "a prophet not without honor save in his 
own country,” but the originator of the variety was 
English born and was in closer touch with horticultural 
establishments in England than in the country of his 
adoption. 
It Is a most attractive novelty and is now fully 
appreciated in America. It is admired equally for the 
remarkable freedom with which the flowers are pro- 
duced and for their brilliant color, which is a deep, 
clear, rich, rose pink. The flowers are of good size for 
a rose of this class, are very double, and are produced 
in immense clusters, after the manner of Crimson 
Rambler. No collection, no matter how small, should 
be without this variety. It is different from other 
roses, is healthy, hardy, and easy to grow. A post or 
an arch or a veranda covered with plants of Lady 
Gay will be greatly admired by all, and highly prized 
by its possessor. 
In the Florists’ Review (Chicago) Mrs. E. M. Gill, 
of Medford, Mass., wrote: “Quite a little has been 
said lately of the new rose, ‘Lady Gay,’ I have one, 
three years old, planted in a border. It is on a trellis 
eight feet long and seven feet wide and completely 
covers It. It made sixteen stout canes ten to fourteen 
feet long, besides numerous side shoots from three to 
four feet long.” 
The following comments are from English horticul- 
tural papers: 
“A large crowd collected around the new rose, Lady 
Gav,’ which was in Wm. Paul’s group. . . . There 
is not the slightest doubt that in the near future this 
will be one of England’s most cherished flowers.”— 
Daily Chronicle. 
Climbers. 
“It was In W. Paul & Son’s exhibit that I discovered 
the finest pillar rose in the show — I might almost say 
the most charming flower in it, viz., ‘Lady Gay.’ 
. . Yes, this must be pronounced the chef d’oeuvre of 
the exhibition.” — Report of the Temple Flower Show. 
— The Guardian. 
“Quite one of the best things among climbing roses.” 
— Gardeners’ Chronicle. ( 
“A perpetual source of wonder. . . Yielding 
huge trusses of pink flowers.” — The Standard. 
Price, 12c each; three for 30c; postpaid. 
Hiawatha— Flower of a striking ruby-crimson with 
white centers. The blossoms are single, but are so 
freely produced as to completely cover the plants and 
render them most beautiful and attractive objects. 
Single roses of this sort are not so well known or 
so generally planted In this country as they deserve 
to be. They are more graceful and artistic for garden 
decoration than the double sorts. 
What the English "Garden” says about Hiawatha: 
m “ ‘Rose Hiawatha.’ I cannot recall any rose that 
made such an instant impression as did this brilliant 
rambler at the great Temple Show this year. If on 
could imagine n pillar plant of the glowing Vcrben. 
Crimson King, with 12-inch to 15-inch trails of blos- 
soms, some fifty pips to a trail, and each one bavin , 
a large white eye. the whole flower about 1 Vi inches 
across, a faint, Idea might be gained of this single 
rambler rose.” Price, 12c each. 
Minnehaha (awarded a silver medal) — A charming 
double, satiny-pink flowering rambler, which is quite 
distinct from the various shades of pink; a most at- 
tractive rose. Flowers borne in large clusters; foliage 
very glossy and healthy. Price, 12c each. 
One each of these three new climbers for 30c, 
postpaid. 
The following varieties are highly valued for train- 
ing over arbors, trellises and verandas; also as screens 
for unsightly objects, such ns old buildings, fences, 
walls, etc. They grow 10 to 12 feet high, and are en- 
tirely hardy. They bloom the second year and most of 
them but once in the season, but they are then loaded 
with splendid roses, and are among the most beautiful 
of all flowers. The varieties described below are the 
best, and succeed well in all sections of the country. 
Price, 10c each; three for 28c, postpaid. 
Hardy Climbing Roses. 
borne In clusters of from ten to thirty and are very 
double; the petals are very pretty rolled back and 
crinkled; the buds are remarkably pretty, being pointed 
in shape and of just the right size for the button-hole. 
Hardiness: In this Important point nothlug more 
could be desired. Unusually severe winters have failed 
to injure the plants in the least, although during one 
of them the temperature went as low as twenty de- 
grees below zero and there was uot the usual snowfall 
to protect them. 
Baltimore Belle— Pale blush, variegated carmine, rose 
and white; very double; flowers in beautiful clusters, 
the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of bloom; 
one of the best climbing roses. 
Dorothy Perkins— The new hardy climbing Rose. It 
is justly called the “Pink” Crimson Rambler, and is a 
beautiful companion to this well-known favorite. This 
lovely Rose is the latest addition to our splendid list 
of Hardy Climbing Roses. We really can say no more 
in its praise when we state that it is just like the 
well-known Crimson Rambler, except in color, which is 
a most beautiful shell-pink and holds a long time with- 
out fading. Even when the flowers commence to fade 
the color is still pleasing, being then a lovely deep 
rose. 
The flowers are of large size for this class of rose, 
usually about one and one-half inches across; are 
In vigor the Dorothy Perkins Is all that can be de- 
sired, making in a single season strong, lusty shoots, 
often of ten to twelve feet in height. 
In habit of growth It is decidedly upright, having 
exactly the habit of the now well-known Crimson 
Rambler. It is therefore especially adapted for plant- 
ing as a companion rose to Crimson Rambler. 
Fragrance: The flowers are very sweetly scented, a 
characteristic not possessed by most other roses of tills 
class. The foliage is of deep green, of thick, leathery 
texture, and remains on the plant in perfect condi- 
tion till well on into the winter, making it almost an 
evergreen variety. 
Queen of the Prairies— Clear, bright pink, sometimes 
with a white stripe, large, compact and globular, very 
double and full: blooms in clustery, one of the finest. 
Clio— A really grand rose. On the order of Baroness 
Rothschild. Recommended by expert growers as the 
finest rose of this type. Strong, vigorous grower, hand- 
some foliage. Flowers are flesh color, shaded in the 
center with rosy pink, large, of fine globular form, 
freely produced. Awarded two first-class certificates 
by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
Marchioness of Lome— This beautiful rose produces 
flowers of exceedingly rich, fulgent rose color, slightly 
shaded in the center with vivid carmine; they are 
large, very sweet, full and finely cupped shape; petals 
large and buds long and handsome. It is especially 
remarkable for its truly perpetual habit, every shoot 
being crowned with a flower bud. 
Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford— Deep rosy pink; out- 
er petals pale flush; base of petals white, large and of 
perfect form. Received gold medal of the National 
Rose Society. • A TT 
Margaret Dickson— This magnificent new white Hy- 
4 ‘20th Century Collection. 
brid Perpetual Rose was raised and sent out by Messrs. 
Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast. Ireland. It is 
unquestionably the greatest acquisition made in Roses 
for tile past ten years. Some idea of its beauty and 
worth can be formed from tile fact that wherever It 
has been exhibited in Great Britain it has carried off 
tlie first honors, receiving in one year the gold medal 
of the National Rose Society of New England and six 
first-class certificates. No other rose has ever re- 
ceived so many certificates of merit In a' single year. 
We have no hesitancy in saying it is the best white 
Hybrid Perpetual for planting in the garden. The 
color is white, with pale Hesli center, petals very 
large shell-shaped, and of immense substance. The 
flowers are of mngnificent form, produced singly on 
long, stilt stems, and very double, and have the true 
magnolia fragrance. The habit of growth is vigorous, 
with large, luxuriant foliage. 
Four magnificent hardy roses for 40c, postpaid. 
