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DISEASE-PROOF, NEW 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES. 
The great drawback to hardy climbing roses has always been 
their susceptibility to disease, particularly that scourge known 
as white mildew/ That tendency has been eliminated in the 
sorts raised by crosses on Rosa Wichuraiana. This has been 
known and appreciated by close observers but has not been 
fully appreciated by the majority of amateurs, hence our 
emphasizing it now. We offer below a choice collection, the 
first named being offered for the first time last year. 
THE “GARNET CLIMBER." 
The only fault with Crimson Rambler, viz.: its susceptibility 
to mildew and red spider is entirely absent in this beautiful 
variety. The flowers are produced - in clusters, a rich garnet 
crimson , delightfully fragrant, a quality said to be the soul of a 
flower and lacking in the Crimson Rambler. The foliage is 
luxuriant, a deep green with a highly polished surface. 1 hose 
who have failed with Crimson Rambler may plant this with 
safety, those who have succeeded with it may plant it as it is 
distinct from it, eventually we believe it will be planted ex¬ 
clusively for red climbing roses. Price 1st size, COc. each, 
$6.00 per doz., 2d size 40c. each, $4.00 per doz., 3d size, 15c. 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
OTHER DISEASE-PROOF, 
NEW HARDY CLIMBING ROSES. 
The following are the latest sent out by Mr. M. H. Walsh, a 
noted specialist in these. These are single flowering, are 
beautiful and have created a furore both in this country and 
in Europe; in fact they have been the sensation in England. 
The sorts described have been awarded silver medals and first 
prizes at various exhibitions here and in Europe. All fragrant. 
LA FLAMMA. Intense flaming scarlet with a silvery white 
“ aureole ” in the center. The flowers are single, about two 
and one half inches across, borne in clusters on long stems 
and fairly cover the plant. It is a strong grower, reaching a 
height of fifteen feet in one season and is perfectly hardy. The 
flowers remain on the plants longer than the double sorts, in 
fact last longer when cut. This is a gem of the first water. 
PARADISE. A dainty and beautiful variety. A combination 
of pink and white. The edges of the petals are imbricated 
giving a very artistic effect. Very large clusters of flowers 
hanging in bright masses and in graceful profusion. 
DELIGHT. Just what its name suggests. The color is bright 
carmine, white at the base of the petals, the center of each 
flower filled with golden yellow anthers. Like the others 
the flowers are borne in wonderful profusion, are single in form, 
hanging gracefully in great clusters. Many have a double row 
of petals. The foliage is profuse and a bright, glossy green. 
EVANGELINE. This variety is markedly distinct. The 
flowers are single, 2 inches across borne in large pendulous clust¬ 
ers. The coloring is exquisitely dainty, the center being white 
half way up the petals merging into a beautiful, clear, but soft 
shade of pink. A profusion of golden yellow anthers fill the 
center of each flower adding wonderfully to the color effect. 
The fragrance is dainty but all-pervading. The foliage is very 
attractive, the tips of the young growths being a bronze-green. 
HIAWATHA. The color is glowing ruby-crimson, the center 
being clear white and filled with rich golden yellow anthers a 
striking and beautiful combination. The flowers are borne in 
wanton profusion, great pendulous sprays which festoon the 
plant with admirable grace. The individual florets are about 
1J inches across. It has excited admiration wherever seen. 
WEDDING BELLS. The flowers of this variety are double. It 
is a seedling from the Crimson Rambler and a most valuable 
acquisition. The color is white, the upper half of the petals 
a soft pink so that the general color effect is a dainty china pink. 
The profusion of bloom is remarkable. Large, graceful clusters 
hanging so as to cover the plant. It is a vigorous grower, 
beautiful glossy green foliage, hardy and delightfully fragrant. 
Price for the above, 1st size, 75c. each, 2d size, 50c. each 
$4.50 per doz., 3d size, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 
Special Offer. Set of seven as above, 1st size, $4.50; 2d size, 
$3.00; 3d size, $1.00. 
