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« Climbing Roses * 
Hardy Climbing Roses need only a foothold, and the long trails will twine and cling 
to any little trellis assistance and spread charming clusters over yards of wall space. 
Climbing roses bloom the second year. They bloom on the wood that is one year old, 
so don’t trim off last year’s growth. They like a sunny place, and good rich soil. Spray 
with Black Leaf 40 for the rose bugs and lice. 
2 yr. 
Each 
3 Plants 
5 Plants 
Plants 
45c 
$1.25 
$2.00 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER (Scarlet) —Win¬ 
ner of gold medal as best new climbing 
rose, at National Rose Society’s Exhibition. 
Flowers are scarlet, shaded crimson; large, 
semi-double. Corresponds with Climbing 
American Beauty, Dr. Van Fleet, etc., as to 
size, shape, and habit. Blooms very long, 
holding a flower after many June bloomers 
have dropped their petals; a wonderful rose 
for trellis or pergola use. 
EXCELSA (Blood Red) —An intense crimson, 
with the edges of the petals a little light¬ 
er. Produced in immense clusters, very 
similar to Crimson Rambler, but much 
superior in color and in gloss, disease 
resistant foliage. 
GARDENIA (Yellow) —Has lovely golden yel¬ 
low buds, that open with a shade of white 
when fully expanded, has attractive, glossy, 
dark green, disease resistant foliage. One 
of the most dependable yellow climbing 
roses. 
TAUSENDSCHON (Thousand Beauties) — 
Large flowers in clusters. Very fragrant, 
charmingly ruffled, varying from creamy 
white to soft pink. Very hardy. 
SEVEN SISTERS —This is an old rose, and 
very popular on account of its hardiness 
and heavy blooming. Flowers range from 
rosy red to bluish white. 
SILVER MOON —Long creamy buds, show¬ 
ing golden anthers thro transperant petals. 
Gigantic flowers produced in small sprays. 
BLUE RAMBLER —Semi-double, purple rose 
flowers turning to steel blue upon opening 
with white and dark rose marking. Very 
hardy and a very heavy bloomer. 
SPECIAL BOX OF ROSES 
10 Roses for $1.50 
Our Own Root Roses—Ever-blooming—from pots with soil. Sure to 
grow. Each variety labeled—3 Red, 3 Pink, 1 Yellow, 2 Multi-colored, 
1 White. If you want a real value in roses, here it is. 
10 Roses for $1.50 
