TRAILING AND SPECIES ROSES <^0568 htj Bohhjnk S^Athns 
Trailing Roses (Ground-Covers) 
Of low, trailing habit, hugging the ground closely, rooting as they run. They are useful for covering 
waste ground, hillsides, and embankments. 
All Trailing Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10 of any one variety, except where otherwise noted. 
Special price by the 100 or 1000 will be given on request 
CORAL CREEPER. See page 3. 
EVERGREEN GEM. R. (W. A. Manda, 1899.) One 
of the oldest Wichuraiana Climbers, much used as a 
ground-cover because of its low, trailing habit. 
Small, double, white flowers borne in clusters. Foli¬ 
age almost evergreen. 
FRANCOIS POISSON. LC. (Barbier & Co., 1902.) 
Valuable as a ground-cover, growing flat on the 
ground, with dark, glossy, almost evergreen foliage. 
Flowers are large, double, pale yellow, opening to 
white. $1 each. 
FREDERICK S. PECK. See page 3. 
LITTLE COMPTON CREEPER. See page 3. 
LADY DUNCAN. (J. Dawson, 1909.) A splendid com¬ 
panion to Max Graf, with pink flowers and more 
Rugosa-like foliage. 
MAX GRAF. (J. H. Bowditch, 1919.) Vigorous. Hand¬ 
some foliage and sprays of large, single, shining pink 
flowers. 60 cts. each, f5 for 10. 
RUGOSA REPENS ALBA (R. PauR). Fine trailer 
with hard, varnished foliage and big, snowy white 
flowers in clusters. Vigorous and long-lived. 
WICHURAIANA. (Species.) A matted creeper with 
glossy, almost evergreen foliage and sprays of small, 
white, fragrant flowers. The small, shiny foliage is 
attractive at all times. 60 cts. each, $S foi 10. 
See also Species Roses and Hardy Climbers for other varieties suitable for bank and ground-covers 
Rose Species 
The Wild Roses of the World and Some of Their Hybrids 
While most of the Species we have are field-grown, some varieties are in pots. 
All Species Roses, $1 each, $9 for 10 of any one variety, except where otherwise noted. Those priced at 
$1.50 each are $12.50 for 10. We grow in large quantities the varieties priced at 60 cts. each, 
and special prices by the 100 or 1000 will be given on request 
Rosa acicularis (R. carelica). (Northwestern North 
America.) Dark rose-pink. Large, single, fragrant 
flowers, with very attractive fruits in fall. 
Rosa acicularis nipponensis. (Japan.) Flowers deep 
rosy red, 1J4 inches in diameter. Bright red fruits 
and dense coat of spines. 
Rosa alba. York Rose. (Europe.) Large, flat, pure 
white flowers with yellow centers, but varying from 
single to semi-double. Grows 4 to 10 feet high and 
blooms in June and July. This Rose is said to have 
been the badge of the House of York in the War of 
the Roses. 
Rosa alba carnea. Palest blush-pink, fading to white. 
$1.50 each. 
Rosa alba. Maiden’s Blush. Blush-pink and white. 
$1.50 each. 
Rosa Alberti. (Turkestan.) Single white flowers 
inches across. The slender, graceful branches are 
clothed with small foliage and the plant will spread 
to 20 feet. May be used as a pillar Rose. $1.50 each. 
Rosa alpina. See Rosa pendulina pyrcnaica. 
Rosa Andersoni. (Europe.) Single, fragrant, rose-pink 
flowers with prominent yellow stamens, in large 
clusters, freely produced. Late flowering. $1.50 each. 
Rosa arvensis. Ayrshire Rose. (Europe.) Flowers 
white, scentless, 13^ to 2 inches across. The wild 
trailing Rose of England. It thrives in poor soil, 
makes excellent cover for banks, and is useful as a 
pillar Rose. Will retain its foliage well into winter. 
Rosa bella. (China.) Bright pink, solitary flowers, 1^ 
to 2 inches across. Vigorous, with good foliage. It is 
somewhat like R. Moyesi. $1.50 each. 
Rosa blanda. (Northeastern North America.) Soft 
pink flowers, 2 inches across, followed by bright red 
hips. It spreads freely and does well in damp situ¬ 
ations. Canes 4 to 6 feet tall, brilliant red and 
practically thornless. 60 cts. each. 
Rosa bracteata. (China.) Large, pure white flowers, 
3 to 4 inches across. A strong grower with very good 
foliage and fruit. One of the parents of the lovely 
Mermaid. $1.50 each. 
Rosa burgundiaca (R. parvijolia). Burgundy Rose. 
(Europe.) Double, bright red flowers on small dense 
shrub, growing to 2 feet, with all its parts in minia¬ 
ture. Also known as the Pompon Rose of which the 
following are varieties. 
Pompon de St. Francois, Red. I 
Pompon de St. Francois, Pink. >$1.50 each. 
Pompon de St. Francois, White.] 
Rosa canina. The Dog Rose of Europe. (Europe.) 
Single flowers, 2 Inches across, in varying shades of 
pink. Very vigorous grower. Needs room. 
Rosa canina, Una. Single; pale pink. $1.50 each. 
Rosa cantabrigiensis. See Rosa Hugonis. 
Rosa Carmanetta. See Rosa rubrijolxa. 
Rosa Carolina. (Eastern United States.) Bright rose- 
pink, single flowers, 2 inches across. Vigorous. 
Grows 3 to 6 feet high. 60 cts. each. 
Rosa centifolia. Cabbage or Provence Rose. (Cau¬ 
casus.) Large, double, very fragrant flowers of rosy 
pink. Possibly the oldest garden Rose in existence, 
and one of the parents for many later hybrids. 
Rosa cinnamomea. Cinnamon Rose. (Europe, Asia.) 
Rosy red, fragrant flowers followed by small, red fruits 
on reddish brown canes. 
Rosa coriifolia (R. laxa). (Europe, Western Asia.) 
Light pink flowers, 1 to 2 inches in diameter. A tall- 
growing, very thorny shrub. $1.50 each. 
Rosa coriifolia Froebeli (R. laxa). (Europe, Western 
Asia.) Large, white flowers on strong canes with bluish 
foliage. $1.50 each. 
Rosa damascena. The Damask Rose. (Asia Minor.) 
Double, rose-pink, intensely fragrant. One of the 
oldest of Roses, it was brought home from the Orient 
by the Crusaders and was grown in England in 1 573. 
Undoubtedly one of the parents of the Hybrid Per- 
petuals. See our booklet, “Old-fashioned Roses.” 
Rosa damascena trigintipetala. (Southeastern Europe.) 
A semi-double form of the Damask Rose. Grown 
largely for the production of Attar of Roses. Dense, 
thorny growth. 
Among the species are found the most beautiful flowers 
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