t.c. 
THE COE CONVERSE & EDWARDS CO. 
F. J. Grootendorst 
Climbing Roses 
Much beauty and pleasure will be added to your home by the 
use of Climbing Roses. On arbors, trellises, fences and walls, 
their beautiful and profuse bloom will prove a source of great de- 
light. They will be found useful, too, in transforming unattractive 
corners and walls into rare beauty spots. 
Climbing American Beauty. We have handled this several seasons. 
It is very highly spoken of by reliable growers in the East, who 
say it combines the good qualities of the American Beauty Rose 
with the strong growth of the climber, and it is claimed to be 
hardy with winter protection. 
Crimson Rambler. Produces, in marvelous abundance, large clus- 
ters of the brightest crimson, semi-double Roses, that remain 
perfect for some time. Is suitable for walls, fences, pillars and 
porches. 
Dorothy Perkins. A very good companion for the Crimson Ram¬ 
bler, as it is of the same habit of growth. Flowers borne in 
clusters, a beautiful shell-pink color, very fragrant. Where one 
wishes a “Pink Rambler” we advise using this variety. 
Dr. W. Van Fleet. One of the very best pink climbing Roses. 
The flowers are large, finely formed and borne on long stems. 
Is a strong, vigorous grower with attractive foliage. 
Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins). We consider this the best of the 
red Ramblers and believe as it becomes better known it will take 
the place of the old Crimson Rambler. It has all the good points 
of the old sort and a much better foliage. 
Flower of Fairfield. Similar to the Crimson Rambler in every way. 
A valuable acquisition. 
Mary Wallace. A fine large pink climber. 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Scarlet shaded crimson; large, slim, dou¬ 
ble. The flowers last well without fading. Strong grower; very 
desirable. 
Rosa Setigera (Prairie Rose). Good for massing or hillside cover¬ 
ing. A good trellis or fence climber. Blossoms single, rose-pink. 
Tausendschoen. Buds first opening are cherry-pink, varying dur¬ 
ing development of the flowers to almost white. Vigorous and 
almost thornless. 
Dr. W. 
Van Fleet 
White Dorothy Perkins. Of the same habit of growth as the 
Dorothy Perkins. Where a white Rambler is wanted, we rec¬ 
ommend this variety. 
Baby Ramblers 
Red Baby Rambler. This Rose is a dwarf bush form of the Crimson 
Rambler, and is an everbloomer. May be used as a pot plant or garden 
Rose, blooming continuously in either place. The blossom is of the 
same color and form as the Crimson Rambler. 
Pink Baby Rambler. Flowers, borne in clusters, are a beautiful pink. 
Continuous bloomer. 
White Baby Rambler. Similar to above except that the blossoms are 
white. 
Yellow Baby Rambler. Same as above, only flowers are yellow. 
Hybrid Tea Roses 
The Hybrid Tea Roses are wonderful bloomers, blos¬ 
soming the same year as planted. They are not classed as 
hardy in this latitude west of the Great Lakes. Where one 
has a good location and will give the care and winter pro¬ 
tection required, one can grow some of the hardier varie¬ 
ties. They are well worth this extra care. It is useless, 
however, to plant them unless this care can be given. We 
are listing a few varieties. We can supply many others. 
Crusader. Rich velvety crimson. 
Dame Edith Helen. Glowing pink; double. 
Etoile de Hollande. Bright red; fragrant. 
Golden Dawn. Rich sunflower-yellow. 
K. A. Victoria. Double, pure white. 
Mrs. E. P. Thom. Rich lemon-yellow. 
Mme. Butterfly. Light pink shaded gold. 
Mme. Caroline Testout. Large satiny rose. 
Mrs. Aaron Ward. Primrose and yellow; dwarf. 
Radiance, Red. 
Radiance, Pink. 
Souvenir de Claudius Pernet. Real yellow. 
Talisman. Yellow stained coppery red. 
Geneva, Ililnois. 
The Paul’s Scarlet Climbing Roses have given more 
satisfaction than anything I have sold. One party in 
Villa Park has one that was so beautiful last summer 
that four people stopped and requested her to send me 
over to take their orders. 
W. W. BLAKESLEE, Salesman. 
[ 24 ] 
