MRS. FLIGHT 
THE VIOLET BLUE RAMBLER 
Veilchenblau (Violet Blue). This new rambler, 
which is hailed by the German rose growers as 
the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue 
rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler. The blos¬ 
soms, massed in large umbels, are semi-double, 
of medium size. The color on first unfolding 
is either reddish pink or purplish pink, then 
turns amethyst, and finally steel blue as the 
flower fades. The general color impression is 
that of the March violet. The yellow stamens 
appear in sharp contrast to the blue petals. The 
plant is vigorous in growth, with shining green 
foliage and few but sharp thorns. Very hardy. 
NEW RAMBLERS 
Said to be Everblooming 
Flower of Fairfield. A sport from the famous 
and beautiful Crimson Rambler, similar in color, 
but more brilliant and more lasting than the old 
favorite. It possesses a further advantage over 
any other Rambler in the fact that it flowers 
profusely on the young wood in its first year. 
Of vigorous growth, and when in bloom super¬ 
sedes anything else by the wonderful display of 
its brilliant crimson clusters of blossoms. 
Miss G. Mesman (Climbing Baby Rambler). 
Bears large, compact panicles of bright carmine 
flowers. As strong a grower as Crimson Ram¬ 
bler but not as thorny and free from mildew. 
Trier. Flowers pale salmon pink with yellow 
anthers; flowers small, almost single, produced 
in large clusters; dark green leathery foliage. 
PRAIRIE ROSES 
These are among: the most valuable of climbers. The foli¬ 
age is rough, large, with five leaflets generally of a dark color; 
for rapidity of growth they equal the Ayrshires, and surpass 
all climbers in hardiness. The flowers are produced in large 
clusters late in the season when other summer roses are 
gone. When it is desired to cover walls, unsightly buildings, 
etc., with roses, none will be found to do the work so effi¬ 
ciently as varieties of the Prairie Rose. 
Baltimore Belle, mg. Pale blush, becoming nearly 
white; compact and fine. 
Queen of the Prairie, trig. Bright rosy red, fre¬ 
quently with white stripe. Foliage large and 
quite deeply serrated. 
Setigera. The Michigan oh Pkairik Rose. When 
trained over a verandah makes a beautiful dis¬ 
play. Large, single flowers, of a deep rose 
color. 
WICHURIANA ROSES (Climbing and 
Trailing) 
This section embraces some very valuable and interesting 
material for covering rockwork, creeping over banks and tree 
stumps, also for use as pillar roses. The hybrids introduced 
in the last few years are remarkable for their beauty and 
will have many admirers as soon as they become known. 
The many acquisitions in this class should result in creating 
a fresh interest in Rose culture. 
Alberic Barbier, mg. Semi-double or double, in 
clusters; creamy white, canary yellow in cen¬ 
ter, darker yellow in bud; fragrant. A strong 
grower. 
Dorothy Perkins, mg. Large for a rose of this 
class, very double, of a beautiful shell pink 
color, sweetly scented, and borne in clusters of 
thirty or forty. One of the best. 
