leader of pink forcing Boses since 1893, and likewise an out¬ 
door favorite. 
British Queen—(McGredy, 1912.) (H. T.) Purest white on 
opening, after disappearance of an occasional slight flush in 
the bud. Type of flower between White Maraan Cochet and 
Frau Karl Druschki, with Tea Rose form and refinement of 
finish; petals massive, with an exquisite reflex producing a 
globular and yet pointed form. Stiff slender stems; free and 
fragrant. An all around Rose, valuable alike for exhibiting, 
massing, bedding, decorating and forcing. Gold Medal N. R. 
8., 1912. 
Burbank—(Burbank,* 1900.) (B.) Bright rose-pink, a shade 
darker than Hermosa, and as free a grower. 
Captain Christy—(Lacharme, 1873.) IF. P.) Delicate flesh- 
pink, shading deeper at center of magnificent double flowers of 
bright satiny appearance. 
Captain Hayward—(Bennett, 1893.) (H. P.) Bright scarlet, 
very vivid In summer and glowing In autumn. Large, full and 
bold, the outer petals finely reflexed, while the center petals 
stand up well, making a flower of striking beauty. 
Carissima—(Walsh, 1904.) (H. W.) Delicate flesh, non¬ 
fading, small, double, quilled and imbricated flowers of Carna¬ 
tion-like form produced freely and late in large pyramidal 
bunches. Foliage bright glossy green. 
Catherine Mermet— (Guillot, 1869.) (T.) Clear, shining 
pink with rich amber center; elegant buds and large globular 
flowers; handsome bush with dark green leaves. A parent of 
Bridesmaid and The Bride. 
Catherine Zeimet or White Baby Rambler—(P. Lambert, 
1901.) (P.) Pure snow-white double blooms In profuse clus¬ 
ters, making a sheet of white color, with a fragrance similar 
to Hyacinths. A compact, bushy grower of dwarf habit; foli¬ 
age dark, glossy and finely cut; ever-blooming and hardy. 
Champion of the World—(Woodhouse, 1894.) (B.) Color of 
Hermosa, but larger flower. Vigorous and hardy. 
Charles DIngee—(See Wm. R. Smith.) 
Chromatella— (See Cloth of Gold.) 
Climbing American Beauty—(Hoopes Bros. & Thomas, 1911.) 
(H. T. W.) A seedling from American Beauty with an admix¬ 
ture of Wichuraiana and Tea blood. Same as its namesake in 
size, color and fragrance, with the addition of the climbing 
habit. Better blooming qualities, good foliage, and has proven 
hardy and withstood heat and drought. American Beauty 
X Marion DIngee X Wichuraiana. 
Climbing Baby Rambler—(See Miss G. Messmann.) 
Climbing Balduln—(See Climbing Helen Gould.) 
Climbing Clothilda Soupert—(DIngee, 1902.) (C. H. Pol.) 
Ivory-white, shading toward center to silvery-rose; perfectly 
full and double; rapid climber, abundant bloomer and entirely 
hardy. 
Climbing Devonlanili— (Pavlt, 1858.) (C. T.) A sport from 
the bush Devonlensis, with which It Is identical except In 
climbing habit and greater vigor. 
Climbing Etoile de France—(Howard Rose Co., 1014.) (C 
H. T.) Brilliant red-crimson velvet, centering to vivid cerise; 
identical with Etoile do France except in its vigorous climbing 
habit. 
Climbing Grusi an Tepllti— (Storrs & Harrison, 1911.) (C. 
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