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LARGE-FLOWERED HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
O UR collection of Hardy Climbers is probably the 
most extensive and inclusive in this country, 
covering all types and colors. They are 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 
All Large-flowered Hardy Climbing Roses 
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 vicinity of New York City: E., from May 25 to June 
3; MS., from June 4 to 12; and L., after June 12. 
Abbreviations: LC., Large-flowered Climber; HM., Hybrid 
Multiflora; Bout., Bourbon; CHT., Climbing Hybrid Tea; CHP., 
Climbing Hybrid Perpetual. These refer to the classes. 
are 75 cts. each, except where otherwise noted, less 
quantity discount on page 24 
OUR CLIMBING ROSES ARE PROPAGATED FROM FLOWERING WOOD 
ALBERTINE. LC. Pink. 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. Pink. A plant of typical Wichuraiana habit 
with double, bright shell-pink flowers, large as Hybrid Teas. MS. 
AMERICAN PILLAR. LC. Pink. A rampant grower with glossy 
foliage; bears huge trusses of 2-inch, single flowers of dazzling 
scarlet-rose with large white centers. MS. 
APRICOT GLOW. See page 36. 
BESS LOVETT. LC. Red. Strong-growing plant with long, flexible 
canes and fine foliage. The round semi-double flowers are bright 
crimson-red and quite fragrant. E. 
BROWNELL’S YELLOW RAMBLER. See page 36. 
CARPET OF GOLD. See page 36. 
CHAPLIN’S PINK CLIMBER. LC. Pink. Rather large, single to 
semi-double flowers of a very brilliant pure pink shade, borne in 
great profusion. A strong, husky plant. Very hardy. MS. 
CHASTITY. CHT. White. Medium flowers of creamy white, with 
gorgeous orange stamens and rich fragrance. Once blooming. 
Withstands zero weather without protection. MS. 
CHRISTINE WRIGHT. LC. Pink. Large, cupped, informal 
flowers. An exquisite wild-rose-pink, borne in long-stemmed 
sprays. Occasional flowers in summer and fall. E. 
COPPER GLOW. See page 36. 
CORAL CREEPER. See page 36. 
CORALIE. LC. Coral. A beautiful, hardy, erect Climber with 
handsome, glossy foliage. Large, fiery orange-scarlet buds, opening 
to clear light pink flowers with yellow center, fading to pale pink. E. 
CREEPING EVERBLOOM. See page 36. 
CRIMSON CONQUEST. LC. Red. A moderate-growing Climber 
with deep red flowers, softened with cerise. The 3-inch flowers 
with their bright yellow stamens are beautiful. 5 to 6-foot canes. 
Very hardy. MS. $1 each. 
DOUBLOONS. See page 20. 
DR. HUEY. LC. Red. A spectacular Climber yielding an abun¬ 
dance of large, ruffled, maroon-red flowers in tremendous clusters. 
Stays in full flowei several weeks. E. $1 each. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. LC. Pink. Abundant long-stemmed, beau¬ 
tifully formed flowers of a soft pale shade of flesh-pink, the equal 
of a fine Hybrid Tea. MS. 
EASLEA’S GOLDEN RAMBLER. See page 36. 
ELEGANCE. See page 36. 
EMILY GRAY. LC. Buff. A fine, vigorous Climber, none too hardy 
with shiny, holly-like foliage. Large, deep saffron-yellow buds 
open to fragrant, golden buff flowers. MS. 
EVERGREEN GEM. See page 22. 
FLASH. See page 37. 
FRANCOIS POISSON. LC. Yellow. Large, full flowers of pale 
sulphur-yellow, shaded orange in center, becoming white as they 
expand. An excellent Climber, but also excellent as a trailer, 
forming a flat mat of dark, glossy, almost evergreen foliage. Highly 
recommended. L. $1 each. 
FREDERICK S. PECK. See page 37. 
GARDENIA. LC. Yellow. Vigorous Climber with handsome 
foliage. Large, pale creamy yellow buds and blooms of delicate 
ivory-white, occasionally deeper yellow in center. MS. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER (Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James). LC. (The 
Brownells, 1933.) Pat. 28. Yellow. A strong climbing plant which 
does not bloom until it is thoroughly established, when it produces 
hundreds of perfectly formed golden yellow flowers of Hybrid Tea 
quality and fragrance, on 1 to 2-foot stems. $1 each. 
GOLDEN GLOW. LC. (The Brownells, 1936.) Pat. 263. Yellow. 
The pure spectrum-yellow Hybrid-Tea-Iike flowers are 3 Vg to 
5 inches in diameter, emitting a Tea fragrance, varying in number to 
15 on a stem. Perfectly hardy and vigorous. Grows to 15 feet. 
$1 each. 
JACOTTE. LC. Orange. Foliage is glossy and holly-like. Flowers 
large, semi-double, brilliant apricot-orange; fragrant. MS. 
JUNE MORN. See page 37. 
KITTY KININMONTH. LC. Pink. Ruffled, semi-double flowers of 
glowing, fadeless pink borne in reckless abandon over a long season. 
$1 each. 
LADY BOUNTIFUL. See page 37. 
LITTLE COMPTON CREEPER. See page 37. 
MARY LOVETT. LC. White. Climber with excellent foliage and 
large, waxy white, delightfully fragrant flowers. MS. 
MARY WALLACE. LC. Pink. Very strong growth. Large bright 
pink flowers with a luminous sheen. MS. 
MAX GRAF. See page 22. 
MERCEDES GALLART. LC. Red. Everblooming. The first crop in 
June is a cerise-red changing to magenta, but in midsummer and 
autumn the blooms are clear bright crimson, intensely fragrant. 
Moderately vigorous. Hardy. $1 each. 
MERMAID. LC. Primrose. Single, soft primrose flowers 5 inches 
across. Beautiful foliage. One of the loveliest of all Climbers. 
Slow starting in spring. We recommend spring planting north of 
Washington. L. $1 each. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. LC. Pink. Also called 
“Spanish Beauty.” Huge, fragrant, delicate pink flowers, stained 
crimson. Has the largest seed-pods of any Climber. E. 
MME. JENNY. HM. Pink. Clusters of 3 or 4 large, double, deep 
pink flowers with silvery reverses, almost like a Hybrid Tea Rose. 
A vigorous grower with good foliage; we recommend it highly. L. 
MME. SANCY DE PARABERE. LC. Vigorous, thornless Bour- 
sault Climber with semi-double, vivid rose flowers. Very early 
flowering and exceedingly hardy. The earliest and hardiest Climber. 
$1 each. 
NEW DAWN. See page 20. 
NUBIAN. CHP. (Bobbink & Atkins, 1937.) Dark velvety red. 
Has 8-foot canes. MS. $1.50 each. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. LC. Red. Intensely red flowers, 
borne in loose clusters. Often blooms in autumn. Highly recom¬ 
mended. MS. 
Best used as a pillar because of its restricted height. One of the 
most popular Climbers; planted in quantity everywhere. 
PRIMROSE (Primevere). LC. Yellow. Handsome holly-like 
foliage; double flowers of soft primrose-yellow. MS. 
PURITY. LC. White. Very robust Climber with large, cup-shaped, 
white flowers, borne profusely. MS. $1 each. 
ROSERIE. LC. Pink. Quite large, frilled, deep pink flowers, 
borne in loose clusters. Thornless. E. 
ROYAL SCARLET HYBRID. See page 20. 
RUTH ALEXANDER. LC. (Rena E. Wilber, 1936.) Pat. 178. 
Bicolor. This gorgeous climbing Rose is in a class by itself. It is a 
vigorous plant with heavy canes and extra-large, heavy, leathery 
dark bronzy green foliage. The flowers are from 4)^ to 5 inches in 
diameter, of rich cadmium-orange with the outer third of each 
petal a glowing peach-red. There are only about 15 petals in this 
great Rose, just enough for the gorgeous colors to show to best 
advantage. In addition to beauty the flower is blessed with a 
rich fruity fragrance. See in color on page 37. $1.25 each. 
SILVER MOON. LC. White. Handsome foliage, and big, saucer¬ 
shaped, moon-white flowers with brilliant yellow centers. MS. 
STAR OF PERSIA. See Austrian Briers, page 28. 
ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN. Bour. See page 20. 
East Rutherford, N. J 
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