Hardy Classification 
Hardiness varies considerably between different Roses be¬ 
longing to the same class, but in a general way they may be 
grouped as follows: 
Hardiest Sorts—Hybrid Perpetual, Climbing H. P., Hybrid 
Rugosa, Moss, Climbing Moss, Climbing Polyantha and Ram¬ 
blers, Wichuralana, Hybrid Wichuraiana, Multiflora, Sctigera. 
Baby Ramblers, etc. 
Hardy With Protection—Bourbon, China or Bengal, Climbing 
(\, Hybrid China, Climbing H. C., Climbing Hy. Noisette, 
Hybrid Polyantha, Climbing Hy. Pol., Hybrid Tea, Climbing 
11. T., H. T. W., Polyantha or Fairy, etc. 
Least Hardy Sorts—Banksian, Climbing Noisette, Tea, Climb¬ 
ing Tea, etc. 
In the Rush 
of the 
S oring 
hipping 
eason 
buyers would facilitate prompt and complete 
filling of orders by naming second 
choice or authorizing substitution 
of closely similar sorts for 
sold out varieties. 
Add to your orders and inquiries 
any desired sort not herein listed and we can 
usually supply the best stock obtainable in 
this market of nearly every variety 
in current demand in 
New and Standard Roses 
and 
Miscellaneous Plants 
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