The Ramblers Make the Most Spectacular display 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
O UR collection of Hardy Climbers is probably the most extensive 
and inclusive in this country, covering all types and colors. 
This year, to help in selection, we have divided the Climbers 
into two groups: 
RAMBLERS. This, the oldest type, is still used extensively for 
pillars, fences, and sloping banks, but at times in certain sections 
some are subject to mildew. The past year has given us an ideal 
opportunity to observe their susceptibility or resistance to this disease, 
and we have appended our frank comments after each variety. 
However, it should be remembered that Roses act differently in other 
parts of the country and there are many sections where these old 
types do well. 
Pruning of Ramblers: Cut out, in August or September, the 
canes which have flowered, and train up young canes produced 
from base. 
LARGE-FLOWERED CLIMBERS. By far the most popular 
today. Disease-resistant, this modern type of Climber has the added 
advantage that many varieties produce flowers on long stems 
suitable for cutting. 
Pruning of Large-flowered Climbers: These 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. 
Planting Distance: Trellis or wall—6 feet. Pillars—as close as 
3 feet, depending on the design. 
The letters at the end of descriptions represent the blooming period in the Abbreviations: LC., Large-flowered Climber; R., Rambler; HW., Hybrid 
vicinity of New York City: E., from May 25 to June 3; MS., from June 4 to 12; Wichuraiana; HM., Hybrid Multiflora. These refer to the classes, 
and L., after June 12. 
All Hardy Climbing Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10 of any variety, except where otherwise noted 
Those priced at $1 each are $9 for 10 of any one variety 
Our Climbing Roses are propagated from flowering wood 
RAMBLERS 
ALBERIC BARRIER. R. (Barbier & Co., 
1900.) Wiry, thorny habit with beautiful 
holly-like foliage. Flowers are creamy 
white, tinted lemon in the bud; fragrant. 
An excellent bank-cover. MS. 
AVIATEUR BLERIOT. R. (Fauque & 
Sons, 1910.) Saffron buds and flowers in 
small clusters, light yellow fading white; 
magnolia fragrance. L. 
BLOOMFIELD COURAGE. HW. (Capt. 
Thomas, 1925.) Small, black-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. No mildew. E. f 1 each. 
BLUSH RAMBLER. HM. (B. R. Cant & 
Sons, 1903.) Light blush, semi-double 
flowers of medium size, profusely borne on 
vigorous plants 10 to 12 feet high. E. 
BONFIRE. R. (E. Turbat & Co., 1928.) 
Bears huge trusses of brilliant scarlet- 
rose, double flowers. One of the finest 
Ramblers. MS. 
DOROTHY PERKINS. R. (Jackson & 
Perkins Co., 1901.) Double pink flowers 
are borne in huge trusses. An excellent 
bank-cover. Mildews badly. L. 
ELECTRA. R. (J. Veitch & Sons, 1900.) 
Small, double flowers, yellow in bud, pale 
cream when open; slightly fragrant; 
profusely produced. Healthy. MS. 
EUGENE JACQUET. HW. (E. Turbat & 
Co., 1916.) Scented flowers of bright 
carmine, in large clusters. Vigorous; good 
foliage; hardy. Remains in flower a long 
time. A popular forcing Rose. E. 
EVANGELINE. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1906.) 
One of the strongest-growing climbers with 
excellent glossy foliage. Soft pink, single 
flowers in enormous clusters. Unforget¬ 
table fragrance. L. See in color on page 
32. $1 each. 
EXCELSA. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1909.) 
Vigorous, wiry growth with glo.ssy foliage 
and immense trusses of rosy scarlet flowers. 
Mildews badly. L. 
FRANCOIS GUILLOT. R. (Barbier & Co., 
1907.) Withstood the rigorous winter of 
1933. Glossy foliage. Good-sized, double 
white flowers. Strong grower. MS. $1 ea. 
FRANCOIS JURANVILLE. HW. (Bar¬ 
bier & Go., 1906.) Very large, double, 
cupped flowers of bright salmon-pink, 
toned yellow at the base, borne in clusters. 
Vigorous, with profuse bloom. L. $1 each. 
GHISLAINE DE FELIGONDE. HM. 
(E. Turbat & Co., 1916.) Apricot-yellow 
buds and clusters of pale buff flowers with 
coppery tints when expanded. Moderately 
strong plant with smooth, almost thornless 
canes and fine bold foliage. E. $1 each. 
GLENN DALE. HW. (Dr. W. Van Fleet; 
intro. A. R. S., 1927.) Lemon-colored buds 
and very pretty double flowers of pale 
yellow which quickly turn white. Blooms 
in clusters; vigorous, good foliage. MS. 
GRUSS AN FREUNDORF. HW. (F. 
Praskac, 1913.) Dark velvety crimson 
flowers in immense clusters, rather large, 
semi-double, with white center and bright 
yellow stamens. Vigorous. L. $1 each. 
HIAWATHA. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1904.) A 
vigorous, wiry-stemmed Climber. Huge 
clusters of single, brilliant carmine flowers 
with white centers. Mildews badly. L. 
IDA KLEMM. HM. (Walter, 1907.) Buds 
and flowers of snowy whiteness borne most 
profusely in gigantic clusters; medium 
size and very long lasting. Strong, healthy 
habit and entirely hardy. E. 
ILE DE FRANCE. HW. (A. Nonin, 1922.) 
Enormous clusters of semi-double, light 
crimson-pink flowers, with white centers. 
Vigorous and profuse flowering. A double 
American Pillar. MS. $1 each. 
IVY ALICE. HW. (G. F. Letts & Sons, 1927.) 
A charming Rambler with pink-salmon 
flowers borne in large clusters. Glossy foli¬ 
age. MS. $1 each. 
LADY GODIVA.. R. (Paul & Sons, 1908.) 
Gharming, delicate pink flowers of many 
mingled shades, in trusses. Plant is 
extremely strong and hardy. Mildews 
badly. L. $1 each. 
LONGWORTH RAMBLER. CHT. (J. 
Liabaud, 1880.) Light crimson, semi¬ 
double flowers which are fully produced 
throughout the season by a vigorous bush. 
MARIE GOUCHAULT. R. (E. Turbat & 
Co., 1927.) Huge trusses of small, light 
red flowers turning to salmon-rose. MS. 
MAXIME CORBON. HW. (Barbier & Co., 
1918.) Fairly large flowers of apricot-yel¬ 
low, with red markings, borne in clusters 
of 6 to 20. No mildew. MS. $1 each. 
MILKY WAY. HW. (M. H. Walsh, 1900.) 
Pure waxy white, single flowers, clustered 
in overwhelming abundance upon a 
vigorous plant. L. 
MINNEHAHA. R. (M. H. Walsh, 1905.) 
Bright pink rosette-like flowers borne in 
clusters on stems of average length. Very 
hardy. Foliage small, glossy, dark green 
and free from mildew. L. See in color 
on page 29. $1 each. 
MME. AUGUSTE NONIN. R. (A. Nonin, 
1914.) Smalt, well-shaped, deep shell-pink 
flowers, with white centers, borne in 
clusters. Slightly susceptible to mildew. 
MS. $1 each. 
MRS. M. H. WALSH. HW. (M. H. Walsh,’ 
1913.) Small, very double, pure white 
flowers in immense clusters, freely pro¬ 
duced by a vigorous, creeping plant with 
very fine foliage. MS. 
ORIOLE. HM. (P. Lambert, 1912.) 
Medium large, double golden yellow flowers 
in giant bunches which last well, although 
color fades lighter. Strong-growing plant; 
extremely free flowering and hardy. E. 
PHYLLIS BIDE. R. (S. Bide & Sons, 
1923.) A graceful Climber with exquisitely 
formed little buds of pale gold and pink, 
opening to small buff-yellow flowers. Usu¬ 
ally blooms in autumn. Highly recom¬ 
mended. E. $1 each. 
SANDERS’ WHITE. HW. (Sanders & 
Sons, 1912.) Small, glistening white blooms 
of double rosette form, sweetly perfumed, 
borne in clusters on a strong, free-blooming 
plant which is both healthy and hardy. 
MS. $1 each. 
SEAGULL. HW. (Pritchard, 1907.) Single, 
wide-expanded, pure white flowers, pro¬ 
duced in immense quantities in very targe 
clusters. Quite hardy. E. 
SODENIA. R. (L. Weigand, 1911.) Robust 
Climber with huge clusters of bright 
carmine flowers changing to deep pink. 
Highly recommended. Slightly susceptible 
to mildew. L. $1 each. 
SUMMER SNOW. See page 7. 
THELMA. R. (W. Easlea & Sons, 1927.) 
Very striking Climber with clusters of 
large, delicate coral-pink flowers, borne in 
great abundance. Unusually beautiful 
Rose; one of the finest of Ramblers. No 
mildew. MS. See in color on page 33. 
WHITE DOROTHY. HW. (B. R. Cant & 
Sons, 1908.) Small, very double flowers of 
pure creamy white, borne in great clusters 
on a rampant, healthy plant. L. 
Wc can supply the following varieties 
at $1 each 
Alexandre Girault. Deep carmine. 
Auguste Gervaise. Light yellow. 
Babette. Crimson, tipped white. 
Braiswick Charm. White. 
Bushfire. Crimson. 
Carmine Pillar. Carmine-red. 
Debutante. Soft pink. 
Eisenach. Red. 
Elisa Robichon. Salmon-pink. 
Emile Fortepaule. White. 
Flame. Salmon-pink. 
Fraulein Octavia Hesse. White. 
Hans Schmid. Deep pink. 
Huguette Despiney. Multi-colored. 
Marie-Jeanne. Pate blush-cream. 
Marie-Rose. Pink. 
Mrs. C. W. Thompson. Deep pink. 
Papa Rouillard. Carmine. 
Paul Noel. Buff-pink. 
Petite Louise. Salmon-pink. 
Source d’Or. Amber. 
Troubadour. Bright red. 
Wartburg. Pale pink. 
Wichmoss. Bright pink. 
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