D ependable 
escriptions 
Not “hot air” shots aiming to effect the 
sale of longest blocks of stock; not individ¬ 
ual preference or self-aggrandizing com¬ 
ment; but , a concensus of opinion compiled 
from every available domestic and foreign 
authority, supplemented by observation and 
experience. 
Abbreviations—See first page. 
Aglaia— (Sec Yellow Rambler.) 
Alfred Colomb—(Lacharme, 18G5.) (IT.* P.) Clierry- 
enmson ; large globular flowers; an erect grower and abun¬ 
dant bloomer. 
Beauty or Mme. Ferd. Jamin—(Ledechaux, 
t 1 ?;* Generally conceded to be the most grandly beautiful 
oi Koscs in size, form and color. Rich red, passing to crim¬ 
son, very delicately veined and shaded and surpassingly 
iragrant. A hardy ever-bloomer and rapid grower. 
American Pillar— (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 2000.) (C. P.) 
Large single flowers of rich rosy-pink, approaching brilliant 
carmine, just a glint of white at center and golden-yellow 
stamens, a profusion of bloom almost covering the foliage, 
prows. thick, vigorous canes and broad dark green leaf¬ 
lets, tough, shining and insect proof. A new and valuable 
climber originated by the U. S. Government Department 
of Plant Introduction. 
Anna de Diesbach or Glory of Paris— (Lacharme, 1S59.) 
' **,*•' A lovely shell-pink; long pointed buds, very large 
petals and large, finely formed, compact flowers, very full 
bloomer * ’ swcct y fragrant. A vigorous grower and 
Anny Mueller-(Schmidt, 1007.) (P.) Brilliant, shining 
pink flowers in profusion, .with long petals, gracefully 
curved and slightly twisted. A cross between Crimson 
Rambler and George Pcrnct. Splendid for betiding and 
dwarf hedges; ever-blooming and hardy. 
Antoine Rivoire—(Pernct-Duchcr, 1890.) (II. T.) Creamy- 
white, delicately tinted with pink; extra large petals, mak¬ 
ing a boom of decidedly distinct and beautiful form; full 
and double. * 
Apple Blossom— (Sec Empress of China.) 
Aupustinc Guinoisscau—(See White LaFrancc.) 
Aviatcur Bleriot—(Fauciue, 1910.) (II. W.) Safifron- 
X el low with golden-yellow center; full, medium size, flower¬ 
ing in elutsers. Very vigorous and the finest yellow shading 
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