HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
and vigor, have in their day received their measure 
of appreciation and are still valued by many, but 
since the advent of the Crimson Rambler, a Jap¬ 
anese Rose, fourteen years ago, they have to some 
extent lost their popularity and been superseded by 
the new variety. 
Indeed, from its introduction up to the present 
time, the Crimson Rambler has won admirers every¬ 
where until now, because of the frequency of its use 
in some localities, it has caused a monotony which 
should be avoided. This can easily be done by 
planting some of the newer sorts brought out in 
recent years, which, while possessing the prominent 
and important characteristics of the parent, such as 
rampant, rapid growth, have the additional merits 
of new and beautiful shades of color—so that a very 
interesting collection may be drawn on. 
The principal reason for the widespread popularity 
of Crimson Rambler is its rapid growth and profus¬ 
ion of bloom, a plant covered with great trusses of 
flowers, being an object of such beauty as to at¬ 
tract the attention and command the admiration of 
the most indifferent observer. Its valuable qualities 
will continue to increase the number of its admirers 
for years to come, and whether it be used for cover¬ 
ing pillars, posts, pergolas, screens or arbors, its many 
charms will induce planters to employ it generously 
in all planting schemes. 
In view of the desirability of enjoying a greater 
variety than has hitherto been employed, I would 
suggest some of the following sorts: 
Helene, a seedling of Crimson Rambler, having 
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