Do You Believe in fairies? Here are five of Them 
EVERBLOOMING CLIMBING HYBRID TEAS, ETC. 
W ITH one exception these are the only true everblooming with about 6 inches of earth. This simple procedure is carried out 
Climbers that we know of to date. In southern states they very successfully every year in many of the New England gardens 
are glorious, bearing full crops of Hybrid Tea flowers all sea- where Everblooming Climbers are used, 
son, and, with careful winter protection, they can fill a long-felt Pruning: Retain old and new wood, cutting out only dead or 
want in northern states. Untie the plant from its support, loosen exhausted wood, 
the roots on one side, lay the branches on surface of soil and cover 
Abbreviations: Cl. Hybrid Tea, CHT.; Cl. Tea, CT.; Cl. Polyantha, CP.; Cl. Bengal, CB.; Cl. Moss, CM.; Hybrid Gigantea, HG. 
All these Climbing Roses are $1 each, $9 for 10 of any one variety, except where otherwise noted 
ALLEN CHANDLER. CHT. (G. Prince, 
1923.) Crimson, with backs of petals 
Tyrian rose; nearly single blooms in 
clusters of 3 or 4. 
ALLEN’S FRAGRANT PILLAR. CHT. 
(A. J. & C. Allen, 1931.) Large, double, 
full, open, lasting, intensely fragrant. Clear 
cerise, flushed golden yellow at base, borne 
singly on long strong stem. Vigorous, pro¬ 
fuse and continuous bloomer. 
AUGUSTE KORDES. CP. (W. Kordes 
Sons, 1928.) Sport of Lafayette. Flower 
very large, semi-double, light glowing scar¬ 
let like its parent, borne in cluster on long 
strong stem. 
BILLARD ET BARRE. CT. (Pernet- 
Ducher, 1898.) Large; full; globular; 
golden yellow. Vigorous; half-climbing. 
BLACK BOY. CHT. (A. Clark, 1919.) 
Australian. Long-pointed bud; flower 
large, semi-double, lasting, fragrant, very 
dark red-black. Few thorns. 
CHASTITY. See page 31. 
CLIMBING DAINTY BESS. See page 7. 
CLIMBING ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. 
CHT. (M. Leenders & Co., 1931.) Climb¬ 
ing form of the celebrated Etoile de Hol- 
lande. Brilliant red blooms. 
CLIMBING KAISERIN AUGUSTE VIK¬ 
TORIA. CHT. (A. Dickson & Sons, 
1897.) Pure white, very double, perfectly 
formed flowers with a faint lemon center. 
Moderately strong climbing habit. 
CLIMBING LADY ASHTOWN. CHT. 
(Bradley, 1909.) Pink flowers lighted with 
a sunny yellow glow. Fine, high-centered 
blooms. 
CLIMBING LOS ANGELES. CHT. 
(Howard & Smith, 1925.) Fine, pointed, 
salmon-pink blooms; pleasingly fragrant. 
CLIMBING MME. JULES BOUCHE. 
CHT. (California Roses, Inc., 1938.) 
Superb white llowers on a plant excep¬ 
tionally strong, healthy, and free blooming. 
One of the most satisfactory of the white 
Climbing Roses. $1.50 each. 
CLIMBING PAUL LEDE. CHT. (Stuart 
Low & Co., 1913.) Large, very fragrant 
flowers of rosy apricot, shaded yellow. 
CLIMBING PRESIDENT HOOVER. 
CHT. (Dixie Rose Nurs., 1931.) Large 
flowers, flaming scarlet and yellow in the 
bud, opening to soft creamy yellow with 
scarlet markings. Vigorous. 
CLIMBING RADIANCE. CHT. (W. D. 
Grifhng & Co., 1926.) Globular, cupped 
flowers of a two-toned pink—light silvery 
tone on the inside and deeper on the out¬ 
side. 
CLIMBING RED RADIANCE. CHT. 
(Pacific Rose Co., 1927.) A strong Climber 
with flowers like the original. All the 
qualities of Red Radiance with a much 
richer color. 
CLIMBING RICHMOND. CHT. (A. 
Dickson & Sons, 1912.) Light crimson 
buds and double flowers of clear scarlet- 
red; very fragrant. 
CLIMBING SOUVENIR DE CLAUDIUS 
PERNET. CHT. (Western Rose Co., 
1925.) Fine buds and fadeless yellow flow¬ 
ers paling toward the edges. 
CLIMBING TALISMAN. CHT. (Western 
Rose Co., 1930.) Variable flowers like the 
original bush Hybrid Tea. 
COMET (Climbing Gruss an Aachen). 
CP. (Nick Messman, 1934.) A famous 
bedding Rose in climbing form. Buff and 
yellow bud, opening flesh and salmon- 
yellow. 
COUNTESS OF STRADBROKE. CFIT. 
(A. Clark, 1928.) A strong Australian 
Climber with large, double, exquisitely 
formed, glowing velvety crimson flowers. 
FEUD’ARTIFICE (Fireworks). CHT. (C. 
Mallerin, 1935.) Bud nasturtium-red; 
flower semi-double, open, lasting, yellow, 
tinted nasturtium-red. Quantities of bloom 
from May to July; again in August and 
September. 
GLOIRE DE DIJON. CT. (Jacotot, 1853.) 
Rich creamy white blooms, beautifully 
tinged with amber and pale blush; very 
large, double, full, and fragrant. Growth 
vigorous and climbing. 
One of the most famous Roses of the old 
days, long valued for its beauty and de¬ 
pendability. $1.50 each. 
KITTY KININMONTH. HG. (A. Clark, 
1922.) Ruffled, semi-double flowers of 
glowing, fadeless pink borne in reckless 
abandon over a long season. 
LONGWORTH RAMBLER. See page 30. 
MERCEDES GALLART. CHT. (M. 
Munne, 1932.) Large, double, lasting, in¬ 
tensely fragrant; rich purple-pink with 
golden yellow at base, on long strong stem. 
Vigorous Climber. 
MERMAID. See page 31. 
MISS MARION MANIFOLD. CHT. 
(Adamson, 1911.) A Climber of magnifi¬ 
cent vigor, producing large, double, globu¬ 
lar flowers of bright velvety scarlet, 
shaded darker. 
NOELLA NABONNAND. CT. (Nabon- 
nand, 1901.) Velvety crimson-red. 
PAUL’S LEMON PILLAR. CHT. (W. 
Paul & Son, 1925.) Pale lemon buds; faint 
sulphur-yellow flowers, double, fragrant. 
REINE MARIE HENRIETTE. CT. (Levet, 
1878.) Large, shapely flowers of rosy 
crimson; fragrant. Free blooming. A 
vigorous and rampant Climber. 
RUTH ALEXANDER. See page 7. 
SCORCHER. CHT. (A. Clark, 1922.) 
Ruffled, semi-double flowers of brilliant 
scarlet-rose are the most spectacular of all 
the handsome Australian varieties. 
SOUVENIR DE CLAUDIUS DENOYEL. 
CHT. (C. Chambard, 1920.) Flowers 
glistening crimson-red, tinted vermilion; 
enormous size, sweetly perfumed. 
SUNDAY BEST. CHP. (A. Clark, 1924.) 
Climber of moderate vigor that covers it¬ 
self with large, single, brilliant red flowers, 
each marked with a large white center. 
SWEET LAVENDER. CP. (W. Paul & 
Son, 1912.) Faint blush, edged with lav¬ 
ender. Free bloomer—large clusters. 
ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN. See page 28. 
We can also supply the following 
varieties at $1 each 
Banksia alba. White. 
Banksia lutea. Yellow. 
Climbing Mrs. Aaron Ward. Yellow. 
Climbing Mme. Edouard Harriot. Coral- 
red. 
Climbing Red Moss. Red. 
Gwen Nash. Cyclamen-pink. 
Nora Cuningham. Shell-pink. 
TRAILING ROSES 
The plants in this group, specially selected 
from other classes, are invaluable as ground- 
covers. They are all of low, trailing habit, 
hugging the ground closely, and will, in a 
short time, cover embankments, hillsides, 
and waste grounds. 
All Trailing Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 
for 10 of any one variety, except where other¬ 
wise noted. Special price by the 100 or 1000 
will be given on request. 
CARPET OF GOLD. See page 6. 
CORAL CREEPER. See page 7. 
CREEPING EVERBLOOM. See page 7. 
EVERGREEN GEM. R. (W. A. Manda, 
1899.) One of the oldest Wichuraiana 
Climbers, generally used as a ground- 
cover because of its low, trailing habit. 
Small, double, white flowers borne in 
clusters. Almost evergreen foliage. 
FREDERICK S. PECK, See page 7. 
LADY BOUNTIFUL. See page 7. 
LITTLE COMPTON CREEPER. See 
page 7. 
MAX GRAF. (J. H. Bowditch, 1919.) Hand¬ 
some foliage and sprays of large, single, 
shining pink flowers. Because of its foliage 
and extra hardiness it is one of the best for 
covering exposed banks. Foliage 75% 
Rugosa. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
MRS. M. H. WALSH. See page 30. 
RUGOSA REPENS ALBA (R. Pauli). Fine 
trailer with hard, varnished foliage and 
big, snowy white flowers in clusters. 
Vigorous and long-lived. Foliage 75% 
Rugosa. 
WICHURAIANA. (Species.) A matted 
creeper with glossy, almost evergreen, 
small, shiny foliage. Sprays of small, 
white, fragrant flowers. A good cover for 
banks. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
THE FAIRY ROSE 
Rosa chinensis Lawranceana 
These charming little Roses are varieties 
of R. chinensis minima. The plants are seldom 
more than a foot high. Prune very lightly and 
only when necessary to keep at desired height. 
These Roses are 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10 
LAWRANCEANA ROSE (Miss Lawrance’s 
Rose). Tiny, semi-double, pale pink flow¬ 
ers. Plants are dwarf and bloom con¬ 
tinually. Potted plants. 
OAKINGTON RUBY. (C. R. Bloom & 
Son, 1933.) Deep crimson buds opening to 
ruby-red—lovely, non-fading color with no 
white center. This is the best red Fairy 
Rose. Potted plants. 
POMPON DE PARIS (Pompon ancien). 
The plants are small, the buds pointed, and 
the flowers a deep pink. Potted plants. 
ROULETTI. Double rose-pink flowers, less 
than a half inch across. Potted plants. 
TOM THUMB. (“Peon,” by J. De Vink, 
1936.) Pat. 169. Flowers rich crimson, 
with white centers, studded with gold 
stamens. Dwarf. Potted plants. 
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