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INDEX.—THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
RUBY QUEEN 
New Hardy Climbing Rose, originated at the 
new Trial Grounds of The Rural New-Yorker. 
This rose is the result of hybridizing Queen’s Scarlet (Bourbon) with Rosa Wichuraiana, the hardy trailing Japanese 
rose. It is a strong grower of pronounced climbing habit, producing during early June a great profusion of clusters of 
bright, clear crimson flowers, quite double, about three inches across, and opening out flat and perfect. The red is rich 
and velvety, without a tinge of purple in any stage of development. The center is clear white, producing a pleasing 
contrast. It appears to be entirely hardy, as it never has been affected by temperatures ranging as low as 26 degrees below 
zero. It makes a useful and pleasing ornament in any position where a climber is needed. 
This being one of Dr. Van Fleet’s early productions at the new Rural Trial Grounds, we have reserved it for distri¬ 
bution this year among R. N.-Y. subscribers. It will be sent as early in the Spring (March or April) as the weather will 
permit. The stock is, of course, limited, so that it will be sent only to those subscribers who apply for it. Instructions for 
planting and caring for the rose will be sent with it. There will be no charge of any kind. It will be mailed free to those 
who apply for it when sending their yearly subscriptions. Prizes of $10 for the best, $5 for the second, and $3 for third 
best cut flower of this rose will be awarded the second season, when it will bloom profusely. The prizes will be paid 
July 4, 1901. Roses of this rare merit frequently cost from 50 cents to $1 when first introduced. We would not sell one at 
any price. They are for subscribers only. THE RURAL NEW=YORKER, New York. 
