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^anne{{ yhnd' 'ffo6e ^ata(ogue. 
A Grand New Hardy Climbing Pergola Rose, 
AMERICAN PILLAR. 
^MERICAN PILLAR, as its iianu* indicates, l)eloiu;s to the L’illar section of Koses, 
and can l>e classed with the Jcannie Dams type, hut in every way it is a decided 
inipro\enient. The dowers are large and often measure four inches across^ of a most 
fascinating and chaste rosy pink colour, with a broad band of wliite at the base of Horets, 
while in the centre of each l)lossom is a large cluster of lu'iglit yellow stamens. It throws 
enormous trusses, and as soon as one bloom becomes e.xhausted there is always anothei 
ready to take its place and continue in bloom for fully six weeks ; one of the chief 
characteristics of American Pillar is that it will stand the rain, wind and sun, and does not 
spot or become disfigured. AVhen other Single Hoses are looking an object of misery after 
a storm, this novelty will be found as fresh as a dai.sy. It has an extraordinary constitution, 
thriving in poor soil, as well as in rich, and making shoots from 10 to 15 ft. long in one season. 
In fact, it is more robust than the old common Dog Hose, it has stout, thick pendula braitches, 
rather thorny, but furnished with an abundance of glossy dark green leaves, each stem 
having nine leaflets instead of the usual seven or five, which gi^•es the bush a very rich 
effect, and so far as our experience goes it is immune from mildew and insects. Hotli 
for Pergolas and for forcing purposes it has no rival in Single Hoses. A gem of the first 
water, it can be cut and carried any distance under ordinary condition.s, and with no 
apparent injury. It needs no gumming. The blooms are carried erect on stiff stems, and 
in a cut state they are highly decorative and attractive. We predict a great future for 
this variety, and anticipate it will be sought after as much and probably more so thau'that 
grand old Crimson Ilambler. For Pergolas, Arches, &C;, it stands right out owing ,to its 
remarkable distinctness ; it capti\ ates the eye at once, and causes one to exclaim ; 
‘‘ Whatevei' can that lovely mass of colour be f ” It is truly a .grand addition to. our 
garden scenery. ' ' c 
Plants in Pots, 4s. each ; larger, 6s. and 7s. 6d. each. 
