CHATEAU DE CLOS VOUGEOT. H. T. 
(Pernet-Ducher, 1908.) 
This is indeed the black Rose. The blooms are of the 
darkest and richest color known in Roses, it resembles 
heavy dark velvet, shading from deepest velvety maroon- 
red to blackish crimson. Blooms continuously, delight¬ 
fully fragrant, and very double. Plant is vigorous but 
more spreading than upright. Named after a famous 
old French wine. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. Cl. 
(Hoppes Bros. & Thomas Co., 1909.) 
A strong growing, hardy climber, of the largest size 
and rich fragrance of the popular American Beauty, 
possessing a heavy resistant foliage; brilliant carmine 
flower of especially fine form and rich perfume, borne in 
clusters on moderately strong stems. 
CONRAD F. MEYER. Hy. Rugosa. (Mueller 1889.) 
The handsomest Rugosa. Very large, well built flow¬ 
ers of light silvery pink, profusely produced on strong 
stems from the enormous thorny canes fully 8 to 10 ft. 
high. A well grown plant is a miraculous sight when in 
full flower, but it must have plenty of room in which to 
grow and display its splendor to best adv antage. 
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