DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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hardy, having withstood uninjured a temperature of 16 degrees below zero 
unprotected. It grows almost as fast as a Morning Glory, young plants mak- 
ing canes in one year 15 to 25 feet high. The flowers look like apple blos- 
soms. The color is soft, dark red, changing to lighter red or pink, like the 
color found in an apple blossom. They come by the hundreds. 
dark red. 
GREVILLE, or SEVEN SISTERS — Large clusters of bloom, shaded to 
LEUCHTSTERN — (New) — Flowers single; in large clusters, bright rose 
with a distinct white eye, like a cineraria; foliage and habits resembling 
Crimson Rambler. A very distinct and valuable variety. 
PINK RAMBLER — What is said of White Rambler applies equally to this 
except that the color of the flowers is pure shiny rose — the partially open 
buds being bright, light carmine, thus producing a strong and pleasing con- 
trast. The flowers often changing to creamy white when fully matured. 
“The numerous yellow stamens lend an additional charm to the flower. In 
hardiness, freedom of bloom, form and color of flowers and vigorous climb- 
ing habit, this variety is fully the equal of Crimson Rambler.” 
QUEEN OF THE PR A I RIE— Bright rosy red, frequently striped with white, 
large, compact and globular. 
RUSSELL’S COTTAGE — Dark Crimson, very double and full. Strong 
grower. 
RUBIN— (New)— Another acquisition resembling the Crimson Rambler, 
but having larger flowers of a deep red or ruby color. Very attractive. 
WHITE RAMBLER — A worthy companion of the Crimson Rambler. In 
habit of growth, foliage, manner of blooming and shape of flower this is iden- 
tical with Crimson Rambler, differing only in color which in Thalia is pure, 
clear white. Flowers quite fragrant and last for a long time after cutting. 
YELLOW RAMBLER — The only yellow, hardy climbing rose. It has been 
thoroughly tested and found to successfully withstand without protection, a 
continued temperature of zero and below. It is similar to Crimson Rambler 
in manner of blooming, the flowers being immense clusters and having the 
same lasting qualities, remaining in bloom three to four weeks. This plant 
is er en freer in growth than Crimson Rambler, and soon makes a fine showy 
specimen. 
MOSS ROSES. 
The moss rose is as hardy as any rose can be, and an extra vigorous grow 
er. They are much admired on account of their bright, healthy foliage and 
mossy-like covering of the buds. While they bloom but once a year, the 
flowers are large, beautiful and plentiful. 
COUNTESS de MURINNAIS-Pure white; large; ver y desirable- the 
finest White Moss. 
CRESTED — Deep pink buds, surrounded with mossy fringe. Very beauti- 
ful and free from mildew. 
