Lovely Mermaid—a real Everbloomer 
Large-flowered Climbers 
ALBERTINE. LC. (Barbier & Co., 1921.) Large 
handsome flowers of coppery chamois, the reverse of 
petals bright salmon; as the flowers age they become 
coppery pink with a silvery tint. MS. 
ALIDA LOVETT. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1905.) A 
plant of typical Wichuraiana habit with double bright 
shell-pink flowers as large as Hybrid Teas. MS. 
AMERICAN PILLAR. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1902.) 
A rampant grower with glossy foliage, bearing huge 
trusses of 2-inch, single flowers of dazzling scarlet- 
rose with large white centers. MS. 
APRICOT GLOW. See page 10. 
BESS LOVETT. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1905.) 
Strong-growing plant with long, flexible canes and 
fine foliage. The globular, semi-double flowers are 
bright crimson-red and very fragrant. E. 
CHAPLIN’S PINK CLIMBER. LC. (Chaplin Bros., 
1928.) Rather large, single to semi-double flowers of 
a very brilliant pure pink shade, borne in great pro¬ 
fusion by a strong, husky plant. Very hardy. MS. 
CHRISTINE WRIGHT. LC. (Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas 
Co., 1909.) Large, cupped but informal flowers of 
exquisite wild-rose-pink, borne in long-stemmed 
sprays. Occasional flowers in summer and fall. E. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. LC. (Hoopes, 
Bro. & Thomas Co., 1909.) Handsome, large-flowered 
Climber with shapely flowers of deep rose-pink. MS. 
CLIMBING DAINTY BESS. See page 9. 
CORAL CREEPER. See page 10. 
CORALIE. LC. (W. Paul & Son, 1919.) An astonish¬ 
ingly beautiful hardy Climber which grows vigorously 
erect, and has handsome, glossy foliage. Large, fiery 
orange-scarlet buds, opening to brilliant orange- 
salmon flowers which age a soft flesh-pink. E. 
DOUBLOONS. See page 9. 
DR. HUEY. LC. (Capt. Thomas, 1914.) A spectacular 
Climber which produces an abundance of large, 
ruffled, maroon-red flowers in tremendous clusters. 
Remains in full flower for several weeks. E. $1 each. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) 
An abundance of long-stemmed, beautifully formed 
flowers of a soft, pale shade of flesh-pink, equal in 
most ways to the finest Hybrid Teas. MS. 
EASLEA’S GOLDEN RAMBLER. See page 9. 
ELEGANCE. See page 10. 
EVERGREEN GEM. See page 23. 
FREDERICK S. PECK. See page 10. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER. See page 10. 
GOLDEN GLOW. See page 10. 
GOLDEN ORANGE CLIMBER. See page 10. 
JACOTTE. LC. (Barbier & Co., 1920.) The foliage is 
glossy and holly-like. Flowers large, semi-double, 
brilliant apricot-orange; fragrant. MS. 
LE REVE. See page 25. 
LITTLE COMPTON CREEPER. See page 10. 
MARY LOVETT. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1915.) 
Climber with excellent foliage and large, waxy white 
flowers with delightful fragrance. MS. 
MARY WALLACE. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1924.) 
Very strong growth with large, bright pink flowers 
with a luminous sheen. MS. 
MAX GRAF. See page 23. 
MERMAID. LC. (W. Paul & Son, 1918.) Single, 
5-inch flowers of soft primrose, borne all season. 
Slow in starting growth in spring. We recommend 
spring planting north of Washington. L. $1 each. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. LC. (P. Dot, 
1927.) Also called “Spanish Beauty.” Huge, fra¬ 
grant, delicate pink flowers, stained crimson. Has 
the largest seed-pods of any Climber. E. 
NEW DAWN. LC. (Somerset Rose Nurs., 1930.) 
Plant Patent No. 1. A very fine, practically ever- 
blooming Climber. A sport of, and very much like, 
the well-known Dr. W. Van Fleet. MS. $1.50 each. 
NUBIAN. See page 9. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. LC. (W. Paul & Son, 
1916.) Intensely red flowers, borne in loose clusters. 
Often repeats in autumn. Highly recommended. MS. 
PEGGY ANN LANDON. See page 10. 
PRIMROSE (Primevere). LC. (Barbier & Co., 1929.) 
Handsome holly-like foliage and very double flowers 
of soft primrose-yellow. MS. 
PURITY. LC. (Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Co., 1917.) 
Very vigorous Climber with large, cup-shaped, white 
flowers, borne profusely. MS. $1 each. 
REICHSPRASIDENT VON HINDENBURG. See 
page 9. 
REVEIL DIJONNAIS. See page 9. 
ROSERIE. LC. (R. Witterstaetter, 1917.) Rather 
large, frilled flowers of deep pink, borne in loose 
clusters. Practically thornless. E. 
ROYAL SCARLET HYBRID. LC. (Chaplin Bros., 
1926.) Dark, glowing crimson flowers with great 
ruffled petals and bright yellow centers. E. 
SILVER MOON. LC. (Dr. W. Van Fleet, 1910.) 
Handsome foliage, and big, saucer-shaped, moon- 
white flowers with brilliant yellow centers. MS. 
STAR OF PERSIA. See page 25. 
Trailing Roses (Ground-Covers) 
Of low, trailing habit, hugging the ground closely, rooting as they run. They are useful for cover¬ 
ing waste ground, hillsides, and embankments. Planted in the fall, they cover the ground the first 
season. 
All Trailing Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10 of any one variety, except where otherwise noted. 
Special price by the 100 or 1000 will be given on request 
CORAL CREEPER. See page 10. 
EVERGREEN GEM. R. (W. A. Manda, 1899.) Small, 
double, white flowers borne in clusters. Foliage 
almost evergreen. A fine trailer. 
FREDERICK S. PECK. See page 10. 
MAX GRAF. (J. H. Bowditch, 1919.) Vigorous. Hand¬ 
some foliage and sprays of large, single, shining pink 
flowers. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
LITTLE COMPTON CREEPER. See page 10. 
RIJGOSA REPENS ALBA (R. Pauli). Fine trailer 
with hard, varnished foliage and big, snowy white 
flowers in clusters. Vigorous and long-lived. 
WICHURAIANA. (Species.) A matted creeper with 
glossy, almost evergreen foliage and sprays of small, 
white, fragrant flowers. The small, shiny foliage is 
attractive at all times. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
See also Species Roses and Hardy Climbers for other varieties suitable for bank and ground-covers 
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