PLANT SPECIES ROSES IN THE SHRUBBERY BORDER 
ROSE SPECIES 
T HE Wild Roses of the world, collected from all the 
continents, some of them mentioned in fable and 
ancient history, the Species group covers all types 
and sizes. Dwarf types, trailers, rampant shrubs and 
climbers—dainty single flowers in sprays of exquisite 
beauty, semi-double and double. While most flower 
only once, some will repeat throughout the summer, 
and many of them are notable in fall for their decorative 
fruits of scarlet, pink, yellow, and black. 
For dry and rocky banks, the shrub border, neglected 
parts of the garden, or as lawn specimens they are ideal. 
and plants for practically any situation can be picked 
from this group. 
While most of these offered are 2-year field-grown 
plants, some Species are so difficult to propagate by our 
usual methods that we are forced to grow them in 
pots, but these will be found to be just as sturdy as our 
usual field-grown stock. 
Pruning: This may present quite a problem to the 
amateur, but nothing need be done to them beyond 
cutting out dead wood and enough surplus growth to 
keep the plants shapely if desired. 
All Species Roses, $1 each, except where otherwise noted, less quantity discount on page 24 
We grow in large quantities the varieties priced at 60 cts. each, and special prices by the 100 or 1000 will be given on request 
Rosa acicularis (R. carelica). (Northwestern North America.) 
Large; single; rose-pink. Low, prostrate growth. Attractive fruits. 
R. acicularis nipponensis. (Japan.) The Japanese form of the 
preceding. Deep rosy red; 1 J4 inches. Bright red fruits. 4 to 6 feet. 
R. alba. York Rose. (Europe.) Large, flat, pure white blooms vary¬ 
ing from single to semi-double. The tissue-like petals of this lovely 
old Rose are quite distinct, as is the gray-green wood and glaucous 
foliage. Tall growth. 
R. Alberti. (Turkestan.) Single; white; flower 1)4 inches across. 
Plant will spread to 20 feet. Often used as a pillar Rose. $1.50 
each. 
R. Andersoni. (Europe.) Single; fragrant; rose-pink, with prom¬ 
inent yellow stamens. Late flowering. Medium-sized light red 
berries. 6 to 8 feet. $1.50 each. 
R. arvensis. Ayrshire Rose. (Europe.) White; 1}^ to 2 inches 
across. Thrives in poor soil. An excellent cover for banks. Climber 
or creeper. 12 feet. 
R. bella. (N. China.) Solitary Rose. Allied to R. Moyesi. Pink, 
solitary flowers 1% to 2 inches in diameter. Fruit % in. long, ovoid, 
scarlet. A large shrub to 8 ft. Beautiful foliage. 
R. blanda. (Northeastern North America.) Soft pink; 2 inches 
across. Bright red hips. Does well in damp locations. 4 to 6 feet. 
60 cts. each, $5 for 10, $45 per 100. 
R. canina. The Dog Rose of Europe. (Europe.) Bright to light 
pink single flowers, 2 inches across. Large, red-orange hips. 5 to 8 
feet. 60 cts. each. 
R. Carolina. (Eastern United States.) Rose-pink; single; 2 inches 
across. Grows 4 to 6 feet high. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10, $45 per 100. 
R. centifolia. See Cabbage Roses, page 29. 
R. cinnamomea. Cinnamon Rose. (Europe, Asia.) Rosy red, 
fragrant flowers. Red fruit. 6 to 9 feet. 
R. Ecae. See R. primula. 
R. Eglanteria. See page 15. 
R. gallica marmorata. Variegated pink and red. $1.50 each. 
R. gigantea. (China and Burma.) Variety of R. odorata, but has 
flowers of creamy white. Single, 4 to 6 inches across. Climbing. 
$1.50 each. 
R. glutinosa. (Orient.) Pale pink. Foliage emits a pungent per¬ 
fume. Very free. Oval orange hips. 3 feet. $1.50 each. 
R. Helen*. (Central China.) Small, single, fragrant flowers of 
palest yellow to white, in clusters. Small, shining red hips. Climb¬ 
ing species, up to 15 feet. Can stand 25 degrees below zero. 
R. humilis. (Eastern United States.) Clear pink; 2 to 2)4 inches 
across. Spiny stems, 3 to 6 feet high. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10, $45 
per 100. 
R. inermis Morletti. (Central-South Europe.) Flowers large, flat, 
purple-rose color. Thornless branches. Climber. $1.50 each. 
R. Jacki. (Korea.) White flowers, 1 )4 inches across, followed by 
red fruits. Procumbent, spreading growth. $1.50 each. 
R. laevigata. (Michaux.) Cherokee Rose. Strong climbing growth 
with shining foliage. Fragrant; 2)4 to 3)4 inches across. Climbing. 
We have three colors: 
Cherokee. Single; white. 
Anemone. Single; bright pink. 
Ramona. Single; red. 
B. Lheritierana. The Boursault Rose. Semi-double; dark purple- 
crimson. Few thorns. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
R. lucida. (Northeastern North America.) Bright pink flowers, 
2 inches across, followed by shiny red fruits. 4 to 6 feet. 60 cts. 
each, $5 for 10, $45 per 100. 
R. lucida alba. (Northeastern North America.) White flowers on a 
spreading bush. Attractive. Canes are yellowed. 4 to 6 feet. 
R. micrugosa. A cross between R. Roxburghi and R. rugosa. Soft 
pink flowers and extra-fine foliage. Large, hairy, orange fruits. 
$1.50 each. 
R. Montacola. Single rose-pink flowers borne in clusters. The 
smooth canes are bright red and very ornamental in fall and winter. 
3 to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
R. morica. Light pink flowers followed by very large ornamental 
fruits. 4 to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
Rosa Moyesi. (Western China.) Deep blood-red blooms, 2 to 3 
inches across. Strong grower. Beautiful foliage. 6 to 8 feet. 
R. multiflora cathayensis. (China.) Small, single, pink flowers 
with lighter centers. 8 to 10 feet. 
R. multiflora, Thunberg. (Japan, Korea.) Small white flowers in 
large trusses, borne profusely along the stout, arching canes, 
followed by bunches of handsome red fruits which attract the 
birds. Used for understock, but also for bordering woodland or 
drives. 60 cts. each. 
R. muscosa japonica. Double; rosy red. Branches strong, heavily 
mossed to the calyx of the flower. 4 feet. $1.50 each. 
R. mutabilis. China Rose. See page 10. 
R. nitida. (Northeastern North America.) Deep pink flowers, 1 to 
2 inches across. Medium-sized fruits of deep orange. 2 feet. 
60 cts. each. 
R. Omeiensis. Dense bushy shrub with horizontal branches when 
young, in general appearance like a small conifer. Flowers 4- 
petaled, white. Red fruits. When mature makes a tall, very bristly 
shrub. 
R. palustris. (Eastern and Southern United States.) Single flowers 
of bright rose-pink; thrives in swamp soil. Bright red berries in 
late summer and autumn. 8 feet or more. 60 cts. each, $5 for 10, 
$45 per 100. 
R. primula (R. Ecx). (Turkestan.) Pale yellowish white flowers 
1 to 1J^ inches across. Fragrant fern-like foliage. Red thorns. 
Blooms very early. Plant is attractive the entire year. 6 to 8 feet. 
R. Roxburghi. Burr Rose. Single pale pink flowers followed by 
bristly seed pods resembling chestnut burrs. Bushy, shrubby 
plants to 5 or 6 feet. Bark peels off like a sycamore tree. Very 
desirable. $1.50 each. 
R. Roxburghi hirsuta. A form of the Burr Rose with elliptic 
foliage pubescent beneath. $1.50 each. 
R. Roxburghi plena. Burr Rose. Double, 2-inch rose-pink flowers 
followed by spiny fruits reminding one of a chestnut burr. Bark of 
mature plants peels off in places so that old wood looks like that of 
a sycamore tree. 5 to 6 feet. $1.50 each. 
R. rubella. (Europe.) Single red flowers. Scarlet, pendulous fruits. 
$1.50 each. 
R. rubiginosa. See R. Eglanteria, page 15. 
R. rubrifolia (R. Jerruginea). (Central and Southern Europe.) 
Red-leaved Rose. Pink flowers. Blue-red foliage and stems. Red 
fruits. Use against background of evergreens. 6 feet. 
R. sancta ( R. Richardi). The rare Abyssinian Rose. Large, single, 
pale pink flowers. Spreading habit of growth. $1.50 each. 
R. sempervirens. (Southern Europe.) The Evergreen Rose. Suit¬ 
able for climbing or trailing. Fragrant white flowers. 
R. setigera. Prairie Rose. (Inland North America.) Large; single, 
bright pink; in clusters. 6 to 8 feet high, with grayish foliage. Very 
hardy. 60 cts. each. 
R. Soulieana. (Western China.) Large clusters of small white 
flowers. Orange fruit in grape-like bunches. Vigorous semi¬ 
climber. Attractive foliage. 10 feet. 
R. Watsoniana. The Bamboo Rose. (Japan.) Unlike any other. 
Tiny, compact, narrow, fern-like foliage, forming dense plumes. 
Small pink-tinted flowers. 2 to 3 feet. $1.50 each. 
R. Wichuralana. Memorial Rose. (Japan.) See page 22. 
R. Willmottiae. (Western China.) Small, deep pink flowers followed 
by bright red fruits. Handsome and distinct. 6 to 8 feet. 
R. Woodsi. (Western North America.) Pink flowers, 1)4 inches 
across, followed by small scarlet fruits. 3 feet. 
R. Woodsi Fendleri. (Western North America.) Pink flowers 1)4 
inches across, in clusters during June and July. Plant slender and 
prickly, about 4 feet. Slightly taller and slenderer than R. Woodsi. 
Attractive red fruits in clusters. $1.50 each. 
R. xanthina. (Northern China and Korea.) Beautiful, golden 
yellow, semi-double flowers, 2 inches across, in early spring. One 
of our finest shrubs. 6 to 8 feet. 
R. xanthina, Allard. (Northern China and Korea.) Similar to 
R. xanthina, with lovely double pure yellow flowers. Black fruits. 
6 to 8 feet. 
We grow smaller quantities of additional varieties not catalogued. Write for list 
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