Two New, Haiady, EvefgBlooming, Climbing Roses 
Dr. W. Van Fleet ^ Silver Moon 
SHOWN IN COLORS ON THE COLORED PLATE OPPOSITE. BOTH ARE DISEASE-PROOF. 
Both were awarded a silver medal by the Hort. Society of N. Y. 
These varieties mark an epoch in hardy climbing Roses. We 
advance the claim of ever-blooming because they have produced 
flowers in the fall as well as the first crop. Both varieties were 
awarded the Silver Medal of the Horticultural Society of New 
York at the Rose Show in 1908. They were pronounced the 
greatest novelties in Roses by the Rose experts who attended 
the show. 
We could dilate on these fine new Roses but prefer to reprint 
from the “Florists’ Exchange” of June 26th, 1909, that portion 
of an article referring to these Roses. The article was signed 
“E. T. R. ” and we are unaware of the identity of the writer, 
hence it is 
A Candid and Unbiased Opinion: 
“I think the greatest sensations in climbing or rambling roses 
will be Dr. Van Fleet and Silver Moon, neither yet in commerce. 
I have had a trial plant of the first named for five or six years, 
and it excels all other climbing pink roses as much as Killarney 
excels Iiermosa. It is a Wichuraiana-President Carnot cross, 
with shell pink blooms of perfect finish, borne on long stems, the 
general appearance suggesting a glass-grown Tea. The flowers 
last so well after cutting that it is likely to be very useful in the 
trade. Foliage is handsome, growth strong, and the plant is 
as hardy as the hardiest. While I would not be without some 
of the lovely pink ramblers, Dr. Van Fleet is in a class by itself 
among American roses, and will take the place of some of the 
finer European climbing Teas that refuse to stand our climate. 
I have not grown Silver Moon, but admire it greatly; it is a 
hybrid of the Cherokee rose of the South, creamy white, semi¬ 
double, with conspicuous golden stamens. It appears to be 
absolutely hardy, strong-growing, and a profuse bloomer; the 
size of the flowers will make it very remarkable.” 
We only add to the foregoing the most important particular: 
viz. that they are disease-proof, the same as the “Garnet Climber” 
(see page 139) which we introduced last year. We named the 
first in honor of the man who raised both, and who is now in 
charge of the U. S. Government Plant Introduction Gardens at 
Chico, Cal. His contributions of new and improved flowers 
and fruits to the horticulture of the country having won that 
recognition for him. We append accurate descriptions. 
Dr. W. VAN FLEET 
Dr. W. Van Fleet, the parentage of which is Souvenir du Pres. 
CarnotxRosa Wichuraiana, bears flowers which, when open, 
run four inches and over in diameter. The center is built high, 
petals beautifully undulated and cupped. The color is a remark¬ 
ably delicate shade of flesh pink on the outer surface, deepening 
to rosy flesh in the center. The flowers are full and double, 
of delicate perfume, buds pointed, stems twelve to eighteen 
inches, and fine for cutting. The foliage is a peculiar shade of 
bronze green, large and glossy, with spines a bright bronze red. 
The variety is a vigorous grower, immune from mildew. 
Price, 1st size, SI.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 
$8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
SILVER MOON 
Silver Moon is the result of a most interesting cross, Rosa 
WichuraianaxRosa Sinica—Cherokee rose. The flowers run 
four and one-half inches and over in diameter, clear silvery white 
in color, petals of great substance and beautifully cupped. The 
center is filled with bright yellow stamens, a very attractive 
feature. It is very floriferous, the plants literally covering them¬ 
selves with great clematis-like flowers. They are borne on 
strong stems, twelve to eighteen inches long, and are delicately 
fragrant. The foliage is large and abundant, a pleasing shade 
of bronze-green, glossy and imn'ine from mildew. 
Price, 1st size, SI.25 each, $12.Gu per doz.; 2d size, $1.00 each, 
$10.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
SPECIAL 
OFFEK 
One of each 1st size for.S 2.00 
Three “ “ (6 plants) “ “ 5.50 
Six “ “ (12 “ ) “ “ 10.00 
Twelve “ " (24 “ ) “ 19.00 
One of each 2d size for.S 1.50 
Three “ “ (6 plants) “ “ 4.25 
Six “ “ (12 “ ) “ “ 8.00 
Twelve “ “ (24 “ ) “ “ 15.00 
One of each 3d size for.$ .85 
Three “ “ (6 plants) “ “ 2.25 
Six “ “ (12 “ ) “ “ 4.00 
Twelve “ “ (24 “ ) “ “ 7.50 
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A Fine Quartet of New Ever-Blooming Bush Roses 
J\Jew Hardy Ever-Blooming White Rose, PRISCILLA 
An American-raised seedling, a cross between Kaiserin Augusta 
Victoria and Frau Karl Druschki. The color is a clear white, 
the buds are large and of fine shape, the open flower is double 
and of ideal form. They are borne singly on long stems and are 
held upright; foliage plentiful, dark green and highly polished, 
delightful fragrance. 
We control the entire stock of this grand new Rose and offer 
it with every confidence that it will prove to be the most valuable 
white, ever-blooming hardy Garden Rose ever introduced. 
Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 
$8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
J\Jew Hardy Ever-Blooming Pink Rose, ABUNDANCE 
A valuable new Rose of dwarf, compact habit and remarkably 
rolific in bloom. This is a cross between Clothilde Soupert and 
ouv. du Pres, Carnot and partakes largely of the habit of the 
first mentioned. The flowers are a pretty shade of pink, full and 
double. On account of its compact habit and freedom of bloom 
it will be in demand for planting on the borders where taller 
sorts are grown, also for low hedges. For growing in pots it 
will be equally valuable. 
Price, 1st size, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz.; 2d size, 50c. each, 
$4.50 per doz.; 3d size, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
New Fiery Crimson Hardy Ever-Blooming Rose, 
CHATEAU DE CLOS VOUGEOT 
A very rich, fiery scarlet shading to deep velvety crimson; 
the equal in color to the famous “Jubilee” Rose which we in¬ 
troduced in 1897. The flowers are large, full and globular and 
are borne singly on good stems. It is delightfully fragrant, a 
prolific and continuous bloomer. This is a magnificent novelty 
in Roses and must appeal strongly to all lovers of fine Roses for 
its very dark yet brilliant coloring, its hardiness and free- 
blooming. 
Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 
$8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
|\Jew Hardy Ever-Blooming Chrome Yellow Rose, JEAN NOTE 
A strikingly beautiful new Hybrid Tea Rose. The buds are 
creamy white on the outside, rich chrome yellow in the center. 
The open flower is double and a pure chrome. It is of strong 
constitution, free from mildew, a very free bloomer. The foliage 
is distinct and glossy. This is a unique variety and will be hailed 
with delight by all who admire distinctiveness in Roses. 
Price, 1st size, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz.; 2d size, 75c. each, 
$8.00 per doz.; 3d size, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
