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PERNETIANA ROSES—Continued 
Rayon d’Or. (Pernet-Ducher, 1910.) Clear, 
bright, intense yellow. Buds are coppery orange, 
slightly flushed carmine, but open flowers have a 
shade of yellow that is certainly quite distinct 
from anything else. It is shown off to perfection 
in contrast with the remarkable foliage, which is 
a deep rich bronze green, as glossy as if varnished. 
Mowers are fairly large, very double, fragrant and 
borne almost continuously. 
Soleil d'Or. (Pernet-Ducher, 1900.) Golden yel¬ 
low, shaded nasturtium red. Flowers large, very 
lull and rather flat. Free blooming and extremely 
hardy, thriving readily in regions too cold for 
those with Tea blood. 
Willowmere. (Pernet-Ducher, 1913.) “Rich 
shrimp pink, shaded yellow at center, with rosy 
carmine at edges of petals" (Pernet-Ducher). The 
introducer considers it an improvement on Lyon, 
of similar coloring, but more elegantly and slen¬ 
derly formed. Our test has been very ‘limited, and 
while doubtful about its excelling Lyon, we cer¬ 
tainly consider it a very lovely variety. 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
Characterized by small flowers borne in 
usually large clusters. In most other respects 
there are few points of similarity. The climb¬ 
ers in this section are all of rampant growth 
and, with the exception of Climbing Cecile 
Brunner, bloom only in the spring. 
Baby Rambler or Madame N. Levavasseur. (Lev- 
avasseur, 1903.) Crimson. This is practically an 
extremely dwarf and continuous-blooming Crimson 
Rambler. Does not mildew and blooms all summer. 
♦Climbing Cecile Brunner. (California. 1901.) 
Salmon pink. Flowers identical with the bush 
variety. Very free bloomer; the only climber in 
this division that flowers after the main spring 
crop. Of California origin and highly prized. 
♦Crimson Rambler. (Turner, 1893.) Well known 
Blooms but once a year. Wonderfully showy where 
t does well, but very subject to mildew in this 
locality. Not fragrant. 
* E i°i! le canary yellow. A duplicate 
of Mile. Cecile Brunner except for the color Al¬ 
most unknown, but is fine and should be widely 
planted. Origin unknown. 
Madame N. Levavasseur. See Baby Rambler. 
Mademoiselle Cecile Brunner. (Ducher, 1880.) 
Salmon pink. The clustered flowers are small, 
daintily formed and exquisitely colored. The little 
buds are especially beautiful. Blooms constantly. 
A truly charming rose. 
Perle d’Or. (Dubreuil, 1883.) Golden yellow 
wUh orange center. Another duplicate of* Mile. 
Cede Brunner except for color, which is also en- 
fr ° m that of EtoiIe d’Or. A very 
beautiful little rose. * 
♦Philadelphia Rambler. (Conard. 1902.) Light 
crimson. An improved form of Crimson Rambler. 
Flowers brighter, larger and more double. Much 
less susceptible to mildew. 
♦Tausendschoen. (Schwartz, 1906.) Delicate 
R® ha ^ ed ro ?y carmine. Produces a great mass 
thnrl?ioUl. ?», SprinS ' T Y ood is brown and absolutely 
twq th f 1 !L e are a few prickles on the leafstalks, 
larfty * mlldew * Ra P idl y attaining great popu- 
♦VeHchenblau. (Schmidt. 1909.) Reddish lilac 
quickly changing to amethyst and steel blue. The 
celebrated ‘Blue Rose" and the only near approach 
color yet attained. Flowers semi-double 
fragrance. 6 VeFy freely ‘ Has a rich and unique 
*. Ye,,0 . w Rambler. (Lambert. 1896.) Flowers are 
J n bud ’ but nearl y white when opened. A 
ilV? e *JiZ Ua 8TOW ? r - , Originally called Aglaia? but 
that name seems to have fallen into disuse. 
NOISETTE ROSES 
Also called Champney Roses, which is the 
name they should really bear. All are climbers 
and range in color from yellow to white; none 
red or pin k. 1 hey require very little pruning. 
♦Varieties starred are climbers. 
♦Cloth of Gold. (Coquereau, 1843.) Deep yellow 
center, tinted sulphur toward edges. Flowers large, 
full and very handsome. Not a very free bloomer! 
♦Gold of Ophir or Ophirie. (Goubalt, 1844.) Red¬ 
dish copper, tinted fawn and salmon. Flowers of 
medium size, cupped and very double. In Southern 
California this name is commonly but erroneously 
applied to Fortune’s Yellow, which is totally dif¬ 
ferent in every way. 
♦Lamarque. (Marechal, 1830.) White. The most 
popular white climber in California. Flowers borne 
continually and in great profusion. Has more 
abundant foliage than most of the other free- 
blooming climbers. 
♦Madame Alfred Carriere. (Schwartz, 1879.) 
Creamy white. A Hybrid Noisette, hence hardier 
than the rest of the class. Flowers are large, 
finely formed and borne profusely. Growth strong 
and vigorous. A very valuable variety, particularly 
for Oregon and Washington. 
♦Marechal Nlel. See Tea section. 
♦Ophirie. See Gold of Ophir. 
♦Reve d'Or. (Ducher, 1869.) Light yellow, shaded 
buff. Flowers are of medium size, well formed and 
borne very freely. 
♦William Allen Richardson. (Ducher, 1878.) Or¬ 
ange yellow. Flowers rather small, but well formed 
and borne very profusely. This, with its vigorous 
growth and healthy constitution, makes it a valu¬ 
able and popular climber. 
HYBRID SWEET BRIAR ROSES 
An interesting group of hybrids between the 
common Sweet Briar and other roses. All are 
climbers, but can be grown as bush roses by 
severe pruning. Foliage sweet-scented. Flow¬ 
ers single or slightly semi-double. Highly 
esteemed by those who prefer roses of simple 
form. Only description needed is color, as 
they are similar otherwise. Originated by 
Lord Penzance. 
♦Amy Robsart. (Penzance, 1894.) Deep rose. 
♦Anne of Geierstein. (Penzance, 1894.) Dark 
crimson. 
♦Green Mantle. (Penzance, 1895.) Deep pink 
with white center. 
♦Minna. (Penzance, 1895.) Creamy white. 
MOSS ROSES 
So called from the sepals being covered with 
moss-like glands. Handsome in the bud stage 
only. 
tiizabeth Rowe. (Rowe, 1866.) Bright pink. 
Etna. (Laffay, 1845.) Crimson, shaded purple. 
Mousseline. (Robert, 1881.) White, shaded rose. 
Pink Moss. Beautiful bright pink. Our best 
moss. Origin unknown. 
CHEROKEE ROSES 
A beautiful class of climbers, mainly single- 
flowered, with glossy evergreen foliage. Often 
trained on wire fencing to form hedges. 
• *?T ber °n ee Dou y e White. See Fortune’s White 
in Miscellaneous Roses. 
♦Cherokee Single White. (Lindlev. 1820.) White 
oiilo conspicuous yellow stamens. The flowers are 
always single, very large and fragrant. Foliage is 
o 1, be ix g V fully over £reen and rich, deep, 
lustrous green. Native of China and Japan but 
name** ZGd in the Southoastern States, whence its 
- - w IT ADOUt tne 
same as preceding except that flowers are notice¬ 
ably larger and ruddy pink. Single. 
♦Ramona or Red Cherokee. (Dietrich 1913 1 
lir?MA IS ^u lb ° Ut the ? ize of Cherokee Single’ White; 
..ingle, cherry carmine. Young plants often bloom 
nearly pink, but on older plants the color is better 
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