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T here are many uses for Climbing Roses that many of us have not yet 
realized. Aside from the gorgeous effect produced in May and June, the 
foliage of all of the Climbers we now offer is far more attractive than many 
vines we have seen. And they need very little attention—not even much pruning, 
except to keep them within bounds. 
Trained as pillars on the most humble poles for supports, on fences, over arch¬ 
ways and trellises, against walls, are but a few ways a small investment in Climb¬ 
ing Roses gives such great returns. 
The selection we offer will give a six-weeks’ season of bloom from early June. 
After that we may expect established plants of Blaze and New Dawn, as well as 
some of the newer Climbing Hybrid Teas we offer, to give us a succession of bloom 
throughout the summer and early fall. 
For the benefit of those who have not yet had much experience with Climbing 
Roses, it must be explained that they will produce very few if any blooms the first 
year. New running branches from near the base of the plants are produced the 
first summer, and upon these the flowering stems are borne the following year. 
Therefore do not prune Climbers at all, except as we explain under Culture. 
N. B. Most of our new Hardy Climbers must be planted in an exposed location 
where they will get full sunlight the whole year. The new canes should be trained 
horizontally and irregularly to give many blooms the second or third year after 
planting. This little extra effort in training and feeding these fine new Climbers 
will repay you in the way of abundant bloom for years to come. 
Liberal Quantity Discounts and Special Offers reduce the cost per plant as much as 25%. 
The ‘"each” rate must take care of the cost of booking, packing, and delivery of small orders. 
There are plenty of good Roses offered in this Catalog that will average about 65 cts. each. 
Always remember that our cash prices, remitted with the order, include Free Delivery of 
Dormant Roses until April 15. 
