HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
Rutherford, M J. 
The Scarlet-Crimson Hardy Climber, Excelsa 
EVANGELINE. HW. (Walsh, 1906.) One of 
a series of exquisitely beautiful single-flowered 
climbers originated by the late M. H. Walsh. 
Its white petals are tipped with carmine-pink, 
and the large flowers entirely cover the plant 
late in June. The growth is rampantly vigorous 
and hardy. 
EVERGREEN GEM. HW. (Manda, 1889.) A 
dainty sort with buff-yellow buds which open 
to almost white flowers of single form. It pos¬ 
sesses a delightful penetrating perfume. 
^EXCELSA. HW. (Walsh, 1908.) Of the same 
general form and type as the familiar Crimson 
Rambler, but of far better color, hardiness, and 
habit, and free from its tendency to mildew. 
The flowers are of brilliant scarlet-crimson and 
are produced in immense clusters on plants of 
great vigor and beauty. Altogether the best of its 
type. 
FARQUHAR. HW. (Dawson, 1903.) Double, 
bright pink flowers; glossy, light green foliage; 
vigorous and hardy. 
FELICITE ET PERPETUE. Semperflorens. 
(Jacques, 1827.) Medium-sized, full, flesh-white 
flowers, borne in clusters on a vigorously growing 
plant. An old favorite. 
FLAME. HW. (Turner, 1912.) Semi-double, 
salmon-pink flowers in large trusses. 
FRANCOIS FOUCARD. HW. (Barbier & Co., 
1900.) An excellent sort having pretty yellow 
blooms, passing to creamy white. 
FRANCOIS GUILLOT. HW. (Barbier & Co., 
1907„) Small but solid buds, faintly suffused 
The New Climber, Emily Gray. See page 38 
with yellow and becoming snow-white as the 
flowers open, the petals beautifully crimped 
and distinct. The blooming habit is exceedingly 
free. 
FRANCOIS JURANVILLE. HW. (Barbier 
& Co., 1906.) Bright salmon-pink flowers, with 
the base of the petals yellow, on an extremely 
vigorous plant. 
FRANCOIS POISSON. HW. (Barbier & Co., 
1902.) White, shaded with yellow, with large, 
full flowers. 
FRAU BERTA GURTLER. HM. (Gurtler, 
1914.) Clear, smooth pink; plant a strong climber 
and free-flowering. 
FREEDOM. HW. (Undritz, 1918.) Produces 
immense flowers of white, with a slight lemon 
tint at the center, and much more double than 
other Wichuraiana climbers. They are borne, 
one on a stem, on a plant of vigorous growth, 
with leathery, dark green foliage of much 
attractiveness. Good for pillars. 
FREIFRAU VON MARSCHALL. HW. (P. 
Lambert, 1913.) Well-formed flowers of clear 
pink; good keeper. 
GARDENIA. HW. (Manda, 1899.) Pleasing 
yellow buds, turning white on opening. Has 
been, until the introduction of Emily Gray, the 
nearest dependable yellow of the climbing Roses. 
Altogether a beautiful and desirable variety on 
its own merits. 
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