Hardy Climbing Roses 
O UR collection of Hardy Climbers is one of the most extensive and inclusive in this country, 
and we offer here only a portion of our long list which will be found in our Spring Catalogue. 
This year, to help in selection, we have divided the Climbers into two groups: 
Rainblers. Still used extensively for pillars, fences, and sloping banks, but at times in certain 
sections they are subject to mildew. This year has given us an ideal opportunity to observe the 
susceptibility or resistance to this disease, and we have appended our frank comments. However, 
it should be remembered that Roses act differently in other parts of the country and there are many 
places where these old types do well. 
Pruning of this type consists of cutting out in August or September the canes which have flowered, 
and training up young canes produced from the base. 
Large-flowered Type. By far the most popular today. Disease-resistant, this modern type of 
Climber has the added advantage in many varieties of being useful as a cut-flower. 
Pruning: Many varieties flower best on the older canes, so, contrary to the Rambler type, it is 
not advisable to cut out the canes which have flowered. Cut back the side shoots which have flowered, 
remove old worn-out canes, and train up only enough young canes to cover the required area. 
For best results plant Climbers in the fall. 
The letters at the end of descriptions represent the blooming period in the vicinity of New York 
City. E. is from May 25 to June 3, MS. is from June 4 to 12, and L. after June 12. 
Other abbreviations are: LC., Large-flowered Climber; R., Rambler; HW., Hybrid Wichuraiana. 
These refer to the class. 
All Hardy Climbing Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10 of any one variety, except where otherwise noted. 
Those priced at $1 each are $9 for 10 of any one variety 
EVANGELINE. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1906.) One of the 
strongest-growing Climbers with excellent glossy 
foliage and bearing its soft pink, single flowers in 
enormous clusters. Unforgettable fragrance. Slightly 
susceptible to mildew. L. $1 each. 
EXCELSA. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1909.) Vigorous, wiry 
growth with glossy foliage and immense trusses of 
rosy scarlet flowers. Mildews badly. L. 
GRUSS AN FREUNDORF. HW. (F. Praskac, 1913.) 
Dark velvety crimson flowers in immense clusters, 
rather large, semi-double, with whitish center and 
bright yellow stamens. Vigorous growth. L. $1 each. 
HIAWATHA. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1904.) A very vig¬ 
orous, wiry-stemmed Climber with huge clusters of 
single, brilliant carmine flowers having white centers. 
An excellent bank-cover. Mildews badly. L. 
ILE DE FRANCE. HW. (A. Nonin, 1922.) Enormous 
clusters of semi-double, light crimson-pink flowers, 
with white centers and clusters of sparkling golden 
stamens. Vigorous growth and very profuse flower¬ 
ing. A double American Pillar. Slightly susceptible 
to mildew. MS. $1 each. 
LADY GODIVA. R. (Paul & Sons, 1908.) Charming, 
delicate pink flowers of many mingled shades, in 
trusses. Plant is extremely strong, hardy, and healthy. 
Mildews badly. L. $1 each. 
MAXIME CORBON. HW. (Barbier & Co., 1918.) 
Copper-red buds and fairly large flowers of apricot- 
yellow, with reddish markings, borne in clusters of 
6 to 20. No mildew. MS. $1 each. 
MME. AUGUSTE NONIN. R. (A. Nonin, 1914.) 
Small, well-shaped, deep shell-pink flowers, with 
white centers, borne in clusters. Slightly susceptible 
to mildew. MS. $1 each. 
SANDERS’ WHITE RAMBLER. R. (Sanders & Sons, 
1912.) Flowers pure white, double and sweetly fra¬ 
grant. No mildew. L. $1 each. 
SODENIA. R. (L. Weigand, 1911.) Vigorous Climber 
with huge clusters of bright carmine flowers changing 
to deep pink. Highly recommended. Slightly sus¬ 
ceptible to mildew. L. $1 each. 
THELMA. R. (W. Easlea & Sons, 1927.) Very striking 
Climber with clusters of rather large, delicate coral- 
pink flowers, borne in tremendous abundance. 
Unusually beautiful Rose, and one of the finest of all 
Ramblers. No mildew. MS. 
WHITE DOROTHY. R. (B. R. Cant & Sons, 1908.) 
A pure white counterpart of the ever-popular Doro¬ 
thy Perkins. Mildews badly. L. 
Ramblers 
AVIATEUR BLERIOT. R. (Fauque & Sons, 1910.) 
Saffron buds and flowers in small cluster, light yellow 
fading white; magnolia fragrance. L. 
BLOOMFIELD COURAGE. HW. (Capt. Thomas, 
1925.) Small, blackish crimson flowers, with a distinct 
white center, cover the entire plant. Strong and 
vigorous, growing 30 to 40 feet. Clusters of red 
berries in the fall add to its importance. No mildew. 
E. $1 each. 
BONFIRE. R. (E. Turbat & Co., 1928.) Bears huge 
trusses of brilliant scarlet-rose flowers. One of the 
finest of the Ramblers. MS. 
DOROTHY PERKINS. R. (Jackson & Perkins Co., 
1901.) The double, pink flowers are borne in huge 
trusses. An excellent bank-cover. Mildews badly. L. 
Dr. Huey 
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