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Ornamental Trees,* Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 
Class IV. Climbing Roses 
Under this heading we group Roses quite dissimilar 
in character, but all of which climb freely. It includes 
the popular Prairie Roses, highly valued for their 
rampant growth and profuse bloom during early sum¬ 
mer, although not perpetual flowering. The com¬ 
paratively new class of Ramblers are of the greatest 
value to florists, as they are unquestionably hardv. 
vigorous growers and prolific annual bloomers. 
A few Perpetual flowering varieties have been in¬ 
cluded, although really belonging to the Everbloomers. 
and where such occur it has been found necessarv to 
list them under two distinct headings. Within the 
last few years, our American hybridizers have been 
originating quite a number of valuable new forms, and 
the most esteemed of these will he found in the list 
helow. 
Baltimore Belle IS. Feast, 1843). One of the most 
desirable Climbing Roses. Flowers very distinct, 
almost white, with a faint pink tint; a strong, healthy 
grower. 
Climbing Hermosa. Although strictly an Everbloom- 
ing Rose, its decidedly hardy constitution and ex¬ 
ceedingly vigorous character fully entitle it to a 
place in this list. It is a sport from the popular old 
Hermosa. 
Crimson Rambler (Turner, 1S94). No introduction 
of later years has so suddenly and permanently 
become popular as this superb variety. It is at 
once thoroughly hardy, a prodigious bloomer, an 
extremely vigorous climber, and the lovely little 
double crimson flowers, borne in enormous clusters, 
render it indispensable in the smallest collection. 
As a pot-plant it has proved very superior and 
unique, forcing with little trouble. Suitable for any 
use for which decorative flowers are needed. 
Dawson (Jackson Dawson). This charming hybrid 
was raised from seed of Multiflora crossed by Gen. 
Jacqueminot. It is a vigorous plant, with long 
shoots, covered during the blooming season with 
pretty clusters of fragrant, bright pink, semi-double 
flowers. Very desirable. 
Empress of China (Jackson & Perkins, 1893). A 
valuable novelty, blooming continuously all the sea¬ 
son, and forming shoots six to eight feet long in one 
year. Entirely hardy, and free-blooming in the 
autumn. Color rosy red or pink ; slightly fragrant; 
medium size. 
Eugene Jardine. A valuable climbing Rose, vigorous 
in habit, and undoubtedly hardy. It blooms singly, 
with large, double flowers; pale creamy white, with 
pink center. 
Gem of the Prairies (Burgess, 1865). Differs from 
all others of its class in possessing a fine fragrance. 
Color bright violet-crimson ; large and very double. 
A decidedly good climber. 
Greville (Svn., Seven Sisters). A popular old Rose, 
producing large clusters of bloom, the individual 
flowers being very different in color, and varying 
from light to dark red. 
Helene (Lambert, 1899 ,. An elegant novelty grown 
from Crimson Rambler and said to be an improve¬ 
ment on the latter. It is claimed to he as vigorous 
as its parent, with all its other excellent qualities: 
color a warm, rich satiny pink, rite flower is said 
to be larger than the type. 
Manda's Triumph (Manda). One of the new Wichu- 
raiana hybrids, producing freely large clusters of 
medium-sized, pure white, fragrant flowers. \ cry 
double and handsome. Foliage dark green and 
glossy. 
Multiflora. See special list of Rose species. 
Pink Rambler ( Lambert, 1S96). The Euphrosyne of 
some lists. Free-blooming; strong and healthy in 
growth; flowers clear bright pink, in large clusters. 
A very desirable hardy climber for porticos, etc. 
Pink Roamer (Manda). Another of the Wicluiraiana 
hybrids, with fine clusters of handsome, single, pink, 
very fragrant flowers. This fine Rose has been 
highly recommended for its many good qualities. 
Pissarti. See special list of Rose species. 
Queen of the Prairies (S. Feast, 1843). Perhaps the 
most popular of the climbing Roses. It is a ver\ 
vigorous grower, with ample, healthy foliage, and 
produces large trusses of bright red flowers, with 
occasional white stripes on the petals. 
Reine Marie Henrielte. See Evcrblooming Roses. 
Setigera. See special list of Rose species. 
South Orange Perfection (Manda). A pretty hybrid 
from Wicluiraiana, with double white flowers in 
clusters; blooms very profusely and is of vigorous 
growth. One of the best of its class. 
White Rambler (Lambert, 1S96). Thalia of some 
lists. It is a strong, rampant grower, producing 
large clusters of small double white flowers in 
great profusion. Very desirable. 
Wichuraiana. See special list of Rose species. 
Wichuraiana hybrida (Jackson Dawson). A new 
hybrid raised from R. Wichuraiana and l(. rngosa, 
partaking somewhat of the characters ol both parents. 
It is not a strong climber, but is healthy and dis¬ 
tinct in habit. Foliage slightly larger than that of 
R. Wichuraiana, with the same glossy surface, and 
the wood very prickly. Flowers freely, pale flesh 
color, single and attractive. 
William C. Egan (Jackson Dawson, 1900). We have 
here an entirely new, distinct, and very desirable 
candidate for a position in our list of choicest climb¬ 
ing Roses. Being convinced of its many excellent 
properties, we have grown a large stock of healths 
young plants and take special pride in their dissemi¬ 
nation. d'his Rose was produced by crossing Gen. 
Jacqueminot on l(. Wichuraiana, but shows no 
trace of either in its bloom. I he habit of the plant 
is subclimbing, but vigorous anti healthy, with veil 
bright glossy foliage. The flower is large and verv 
full, resembling in shape as well as color Souvenir 
tie la Malmaison. Although only an annual bloomer, 
it remains in flower several weeks, anil the large 
trusses of superb blooms arc unusually attractive. 
Mr. Dawson considered this the best of all his 
numerous hybrids. It is unquestionably hardy and 
reliable. 
Yellow Rambler (Lambert, 1896). Aglaia of former 
lists. A very strong-growing valuable climber ol 
free-blooming habit. I lie large bloom clusters art- 
composed of white flowers with yellow centers, open ¬ 
ing pure white. It is a hardy and very desirable 
Rambler. 
Class V. Rosa alba, White Roses 
Although blooming but once in the season, this 
ass has been heretofore too much neglected. 1 hey 
clilv deserve a place in any well-kept garden. I i t) 
•c all quite hardy, and bloom profusely during tin 
onth or June. The following is the only variety we 
fer at present: 
me. Plantier (Planner, i8 3 5l- A very vigorous 
grower anti most profuse bloomer. Flowers lulls 
medium in size, pure white anti very double. I s 
very popular for cemetery planting, requiring Inti, 
care after being once established. Beautiful orna¬ 
mental hedges are constructed of this variety, Us 
dense habit of growth fitting it well for that purpose. 
