THE RAMBLERS MAKE THE MOST SPECTACULAR DISPLAY 
HARDY RAMBLER ROSES 
(Blooms in large clusters) 
This, the oldest type, is still used extensively for 
pillars, fences, and sloping banks, but at times in cer¬ 
tain 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 Sep¬ 
tember, the canes which have flowered, and train up 
young canes produced from base. 
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: R., Rambler; HW., Hybrid Wichuraiana. 
These refer to the classes. 
All Hardy Rambler Roses are 75 cts. each, except where otherwise noted, less 
quantity discount on page 24 
ALBERIC BARBIER. R. White. 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. Yellow. Saffron buds and flowers in 
small clusters, light yellow fading white; magnolia fragrance. L. 
BLOOMFIELD COURAGE. R. A strong-growing, many-caned 
Rambler to 20 feet or more. The plant is covered in late May and 
early June with myriads of small single flowers of blackish crimson 
surrounding white eyes, and is one of the most spectacular of all 
Climbing Roses. If not pruned after blooming the plants will 
bear heavy crops of brilliant little red berries lasting well into 
winter, a truly beautiful picture after the foliage has fallen. 
It is not bothered by disease, making it ideal for growing against 
buildings, and is picturesque when rambling through an old tree. 
Trained in any way, it will be found superior. $1 each. 
CHEVY CHASE. R. (N. J. Hansen, 1939.) Pat. 443. Red. To 
those who desire color in masses there is nothing to compete with a 
Rambler Rose, and this history-making Rose is the finest of the 
great Rambler family. The progeny of R. Soulieana, a climbing 
species Rose from China, and the little red Polyantha, Eblouissant, 
Chevy Chase furnishes small, double, deep crimson flowers in 
enormous loose panicles on a vigorous plant which has healthy 
foliage. Disfiguring mildew, which spoiled the out-of-bloom appear¬ 
ance of so many Ramblers, doesn’t bother Chevy Chase. Its 
foliage is rather small and good to look at when the plants are not 
in flower. Bloom lasts for several weeks during May and June in 
this section, the rich crimson color changing slowly with age but 
never becoming objectionable. The result is a glorious shading of 
red for weeks and a good-looking plant from then until frost. An 
added feature is a pleasing mild fragrance. The numerous canes 
will cover a large area, making it ideal for fences, walls or buildings. 
A mature plant in full bloom is a spectacle one will remember. 
Because of the nice pompon form of the flowers and their lasting 
color, the lovely sprays make ideal decorative cut-flower material. 
See in color on front cover. $1.50 each. 
DOROTHY PERKINS. R. Pink. Double pink flowers are borne 
in huge trusses. An excellent bank-cover. Mildews badly. L. 
EUGENE JACQUET. HW. Red. Scented flowers of bright car¬ 
mine, in large clusters. Vigorous; good foliage; hardy. Remains in 
flower a long time. A popular forcing Rose. E. 
EVANGELINE. R. Pink. One of the strongest-growing Climbers 
with excellent glossy oliage. Soft pink, single flowers in enormous 
clusters. Unforgettable fragrance. L. $1 each. 
EXCELSA. R. Red. Vigorous, wiry growth with glossy foliage 
and immense trusses of rosy scarlet flowers. Mildews badly. L. 
FRANCOIS GUILLOT. R. White. Withstood the rigorous winter 
of 1933. Glossy foliage. Good-sized, double white flowers. Strong 
grower. MS. $1 each. 
GHISLAINE DE FELIGONDE. R. This almost forgotten Climber 
is one of the nicest of the restrained-growth Ramblers. When well 
cared for it will make 8 to 10-foot almost thornless canes which 
bear heavy crops of shapely rich yellow buds which slowly change 
to creamy white when fully open. Flowers are borne in large 
phlox-like clusters. If not pruned after the June bloom and if well 
fed then, it will bloom right through the season. 1 ry it on a pillar, 
fence, or trellis or let it ramble over a wall. $1 each. 
New growth 
of small- 
flowered 
climber tied 
up to bloom 
next year 
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Small-flowered 
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blooming. 
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GLENN DALE. HW. White. Lemon-colored buds and very pretty 
double flowers of pale yellow which quickly turn white. Blooms 
in clusters; vigorous, good foliage. MS. 
HIAWATHA. R. Red. A vigorous, wiry-stemmed Climber. Huge 
clusters of single, brilliant carmine flowers with white centers. 
Mildews badly. L. 
ILEDE FRANCE. HW. Pink. Enormous clusters of semi-double, light 
crimson-pink flowers, with white centers. Vigorous and profuse 
flowering. A double American Pillar. MS. $1 each. 
MINNEHAHA. R. Pink. 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. $1 each. 
SANDERS’ WHITE. R. White. Smlal, 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. 
THELMA. R. Pink. 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. 
Ghislaine de Feligonde. $1 each 
