Hardy Climbing Roses 
O UR list of varieties of Hardy Climbing Roses is the most inclusive and extensive offered on the 
American continent. We began years ago this work of assembling the world’s best. 
The letters at the end of descriptions represent the blooming period in the vicinity of New York 
City. E. is from May 25 to June 3, MS. is from June 4 to 12, and L. after June 13. 
Other abbreviations are: LC., Large-flowered Climber; R., Rambler; HW., Hybrid Wichuraiana; 
HM., Hybrid Multiflora. These refer to the class. 
All Hardy Climbing Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10 of any one variety, except where otherwise noted. 
Those priced at $1 each are $9 for 10 of any one variety 
ALBERIC BARRIER. R. (Barbier & Co., 1900.) Wiry, 
thorny habit with holly-like foliage of great beauty. 
Flowers are creamy white, tinted lemon in the bud. 
Fragrant. An excellent bank-cover. MS. 
ALBERTINE. LC. (Barbier & Co., 1921.) Large 
handsome flowers of coppery chamois, the reverse of 
petals bright salmon; as the flowers age they become 
coppery pink with a silvery tint. Beautiful foliage 
and attractive red canes add to its desirability. MS. 
ALIDA LOVETT. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1905.) A 
plant of typical Wichuraiana habit with double bright 
shell-pink flowers as large as the ordinary Hybrid 
Teas. A very fine Rose. E. 
AMERICAN PILLAR. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1902.) 
A rampant grower with glossy foliage, bearing huge 
trusses of 2-inch, single flowers of dazzling scarlet- 
rose with large white centers and golden yellow 
stamens. MS. 
APRICOT GLOW. See page 3. 
AVIATEUR BLERIOT. R. (Fauque & Sons, 1910.) 
Saffron buds and flowers in small cluster, light yellow 
fading white; magnolia fragrance. MS. 
BESS LOVETT. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1905.) 
Strong-growing plant with long, flexible canes and 
fine foliage. The globular, semi-double flowers are 
bright crimson-red and very fragrant. E. 
BLOOMFIELD COURAGE. HW. (Capt. Thomas, 
1925.) Small, blackish crimson flowers, with a distinct 
white center, cover the entire plant. Strong and 
vigorous, growing 30 to 40 feet. Clusters of red 
berries in the fall add to its importance. E. $1 each. 
BREEZE HILL. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet; introduced by 
American Rose Society, 1926.) Short, ovoid buds 
which develop into large, flat white flowers tinted 
yellow, rose, and apricot, and borne in clusters. Does 
not bloom until well established. MS. SI each. 
CHAPLIN'S PINK CLIMBER. LC. (Chaplin Bros., 
1928.) Rather large, single to semi-double flowers of 
a very brilliant pure pink shade, borne in great pro¬ 
fusion by a strong, husky plant. Very hardy. E. 
CHRISTINE WRIGHT. LC. (Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas 
Co., 1909.) Large, cupped but informal flowers of 
exquisite wild-rose-pink, borne in enormous, long¬ 
stemmed sprays on a moderately strong climbing 
plant which produces occasional flowers in summer 
and fall. E. 
CLIMBING DAINTY BESS. See page 5. 
CORAL CREEPER. See page 3. 
CORALIE. LC. (W. Paul & Son, 1919.) An astonish¬ 
ingly beautiful hardy Climber which grows vigorously 
erect, and has handsome, gloss.y foliage. Large, fiery 
orange-scarlet buds, opening to brilliant orange- 
salmon flowers which age a soft flesh-pink. MS. 
DOROTHY PERKINS. R. (Jackson & Perkins Co., 
1901.) The double, pink flowers are borne in huge 
trusses. An excellent bank-cover. L. 
DOUBLOONS. MS. See page 5. 
DR. HUEY. LC. (Capt. Thomas, 1914.) A spectacular 
Climber which produces an abundance of large, 
ruffled, maroon-red flowers in tremendous clusters. 
The plant is very vigorous and remains in full flower 
for several weeks. E. $1 each. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. l.C. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) 
An abundance of long-stemmed, beautifully formed 
flowers of a soft, pale shade of flesh-pmk, equal in 
most ways to the finest Hybrid Teas. MS. 
EASLEA’S GOLDEN RAMBLER. MS. See page 5. 
ELEGANCE. See page 3. 
EMILY GRAY. LC. (Dr. A. H. Williams, 1918.) A 
fine, vigorous Climber, none too hardy, with shining 
holly-like foliage. Large, deep saffron-yellow buds 
which open to fragrant, golden buff flowers. MS. 
EVANGELINE. R. (M. H. Walsh. 1906.) One of the 
strongest-growing Climbers with excellent glossy 
foliage and bearing its soft pink, single flowers in 
enormous clusters. Unforgettable fragrance. L. 
SI each. 
EVERGREEN GEM. L. See page 20. 
EXCELSA. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1909.) Vigorous, wiry 
growth with glossy foliage and immense trusses of 
rosy scarlet flowers. An excellent bank-cover. L. 
FREDERICK S. PECK. See page 3. 
GARDENIA. LC. (W. A. Manda, 1899.) Vigorous 
Climber with handsome foliage and rather large pale 
creamy yellow buds and blooms of delicate ivory- 
white, occasionally deeper yellow in the center. MS. 
GHISLAINE DE FELIGONDE. HM. (E. Turbat & 
Co., 1916.) Buds apricot-yellow streaked with car¬ 
mine; open flowers pale buff with tint of pink on edges 
of petals; base yellow-buff. Blooms profusely at 
beginning of season, with scattered clusters for 3 
months or more. Highly recommended. E. $1 each. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER. See page 3. 
GOLDEN DREAM. See page 5. 
GOLDEN GLOW. See page 3. 
GOLDEN ORANGE CLIMBER. See page 3. 
GRUSS AN FREUNDORF. HW. (F. Praskac, 1913.) 
Dark velvety crimson flowers in immense clusters, 
rather large, semi-double, with whitish center and 
bright yellow stamens. Splendid, vigorous growth. 
L. $1 each. 
ILE DE FRANCE. HW. (A. Nonin, 1922.) Enormous 
clusters of semi-double, light crimson-pink flowers, 
with white centers and clusters of sparkling golden 
stamens. Vigorous growth and very profuse flower¬ 
ing. A double American Pillar. MS. II each. 
JACOTTE. LC. (Barbier & Co., 1920.) The foliage is 
glossy and holly-like. Flowers large, semi-double, 
brilliant apricot-orange; fragrant. Highly recom¬ 
mended. MS. 
LE REVE. See page 19. 
LITTLE COMPTON CREEPER. See page 3. 
MARY LOVETT. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1915.) 
Climber with excellent foliage and large, waxy white 
flowers with delightful fragrance. MS. 
MARY WALLACE. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet; intro¬ 
duced by American Rose Society, 1924.) Very strong 
growth with large, bright pink flowers with a lumi¬ 
nous sheen. Reported to be very hardy. MS. 
MAX GRAF. HR. See page 20. 
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