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Hardy Climbing Roses 
Scarcely less popular than the Hybrid Teas, the Hardy Climbing Roses are 
easier to grow and produce a finer display at one time than any other flower 
which can be grown in gardens. New varieties have been produced recently which 
are finer in every respect than the clustered-blooming, small-flowered type which used to be so popular. Climbing Roses may be 
used for many ornamental effects and never disappoint, no matter how carelessly or ignorantly they may be handled. 
Prices, except as otherwise noted: Dormant plants, 75c 
ALBERTINE. (Barbier & Co., 1921.) Big, loosely formed 
flowers of apricot-pink and coppery yellow, paling lighter as 
they expand. They are borne in small clusters on long stems. 
One of the finest modern hardy climbers. 
Allen’s Fragrant Pillar. (A. J. & C. Allen, 1931.) Large, double, 
well-shaped, bright cerise flowers flushed with yellow. Vigorous 
and hardy. The Everblooming Mme. Gregoire Staechelin. 
$1.50 each. 
American Pillar. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1902.) Huge clusters of 
large, single, rose-red flowers with white centers. One of the 
finest and most satisfactory Climbing Roses. 
BLAZE. Plant Patent No. 10. (M. H. Horvath, 1932.) An ever- 
blooming form of Paul’s Scarlet Climber, with the same 
clusters of vivid red flowers continuously produced on strong 
plants all season. Truly a remarkable novelty. $1.25 each. 
Climbing American Beauty. (Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Co., 1909.) 
Handsome buds and flowers of vivid, vinous crimson, freely 
produced on fine, early-blooming plants of moderate vigor. 
DOUBLOONS. H.Set. Plant Patent No. 152. (M. H. Horvath, 
1934.) This is a vigorous climber with heavy wood and 
handsome, glossy foliage. When in bloom the whole plant is 
literally covered with clusters of large golden yellow blooms. 
Buds ovoid, deep saffron-yellow; flower large, double, cupped, 
rich golden yellow fading but little, fragrant. Gives two liberal 
crops six weeks apart if the first Spring blooms have not 
been cut. Doubloon was the Spanish gold coin of the XVIII 
century, now worth about $15, but the Doubloon plant will 
retail for only $1.50 each. 
Dorothy Perkins. HW. (Jackson & Perkins Co., 1902.) Large 
clusters of beautiful, brilliant shell-pink flowers. Good foliage. 
Dr. W. Van Fleet. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) Exquisitely shaped 
buds and flowers of pale flesh-pink, borne on long, strong 
stems, superb for cutting. One of the finest Climbing Roses. 
Excelsa. (M. H. Walsh, 1910.) Very double, bright rosy scarlet 
flowers in enormous clusters. Replaces Crimson Rambler. 
Glenn Dale. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1927.) Buds and flowers 
beautifully shaped, lemon-yellow or straw-color at first, open¬ 
ing glistening white. Splendid grower and profuse bloomer. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER (Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James). Plant 
Patent No. 28. (Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Brownell, 1933.) 
A superb new climber of the general type of Mary Wallace, 
bearing huge, long-stemmed, golden yellow flowers of exquisite 
form and fragrance. The finest hardy yellow climber yet intro¬ 
duced. $1.50 each. 
Jacotte. (Barbier & Co., 1920.) An energetic climber, with 
holly-like foliage of great beauty. The buds are large, burning 
coppery orange, opening to big, handsome, shining orange- 
yellow flowers, fragrant and long lasting. 
each; 10 for $6.50. Potted plants, $1.00 each; 10 for $9.00 
Mary Wallace. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1924.) Bright, luminous 
pink flowers borne on long, sturdy stems excellent for cutting. 
A fine hardy climber, popular all over the country. 
Max Graf. (J. II. Bowditch, 1919.) A trailing Rose useful as a 
ground-cover to hang over banks and to cover rough ground. 
The bright reddish pink, single flowers are borne in loose 
sprays, very showy and handsome. 
MERCEDES' GALLARD. (M. Munne, 1932.) A handsome 
climber of an entirely new type, with flowers as large or larger 
than any other climber. The color is brilliant cerise, with a 
fine deep tone in early Summer, but the Autumn and late 
Summer flowers are vivid shining crimson. Highly fragrant. 
A free-flowering Rose throughout the entire season. $1.50 each. 
Mme. Gregoire Staechelin. (Pedro Dot, 1927.) The most sensa¬ 
tional Climbing Rose introduced for many years. Remarkably 
vigorous growth and huge buds of deep vinous crimson, open¬ 
ing to pearl-pink; flowers splashed with wine-color on the 
outer petals. 
New Dawn. Plant Patent No. 1. (Somerset Rose Nurseries, 
1930.) A new, everblooming form of the always-popuiar Dr. 
W. Van Fleet. The first plant in America to be patented. It 
has aroused great enthusiasm everywhere and good plants 
are scarce. Flowers identical with Dr. W. Van Fleet, produced 
from early Summer until freezing weather. $1.50 each. 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. (W. Paul & Son, 1916.) A popular 
Climbing Rose of moderate vigor, highly prized for its clusters 
of medium-sized, vivid scarlet flowers which remain in good 
condition for a long period. 
Primrose. (Barbier & Co., 1929.) A new, hardy, yellow- 
flowered Climbing Rose with medium-sized, fully double 
flowers. It is bright yellow in the bud, opening to pale, trans¬ 
lucent, lemon-tinted flowers of great beauty, retaining the 
yellow tint until the petals fall. 
PRINCESS VAN ORANGE. Plant Patent No. 106. (Sliedrecht 
& Co., 1933.) Sensational climbing sport of Gloria Mundi. It 
has strong growth and rich green foliage. The branches are 
literally covered with masses of blazing GIoria-Mundi-red 
flowers in Polyantha-Iike trusses. The most talked-of European 
climbing novelty in many years. $1.25 each. 
Silver Moon. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) Superb climber of 
enormous vigor, covering a great area within a short time. 
Flowers are very large, semi-double, pure white, with a center 
of bright golden yellow stamens. 
Rosa wichuraiana. (Species.) The original wild Rose from which 
most of our Climbing Roses have been derived. It has trailing 
branches which cling close to the ground, with dense, prettily 
varnished foliage above which clusters of single, white, fragrant 
flowers appear in late Summer. Useful as a ground-cover. 
