Large-flowered Hardy Climbing Roses 
UR collection of Hardy Climbers is probably the 
most extensive and inclusive in this country, cover- 
ing 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 have flowered, 
This picture shows a por- 
tion of our Rose-testing acre- 
age. Here we have hundreds 
of varieties of Hardy Climbers 
assembled since 1900 right 
up-to-date. Not all have 
been found satisfactory, but 
over this period we have 
finally selected these fifty va- 
rieties that cover the com- 
plete range of rose-color as 
offered on these two pages. 


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. 85 cts. each. 
Alida Lovett. LC. Pink. A plant of typical 
Wichuraiana habit with double, bright 
shell-pink flowers, large as Hybrid Teas. 
MS. 85 cts. each. 
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. 
85 cts. each. 
Bess Lovett. LC. Red. Strong-growing 
plant with long, flexible canes and fine 
foliage. Round semi-double flowers are 
bright crimson-red and quite fragrant. 
85 cts. each. 
Black Boy. CHT. Red.  (Australian.) 
Dark red. Long-pomted bud; flower large, 
semi-double, lasting, fragrant, very dark 
red-black. Few thorns. E. $1 each. 
Blaze. LC. Pat. 10. Scarlet. Vivid scarlet 
flowers over a Jong blooming period. MS. 
$1 each. 
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. 85 cts. each. 
Chastity. CHT. White. Medium flowers 
of creamy white, with gorgeous orange 
stamens and rich fragrance. Once bloom- 
ing. Withstands zero weather without 
protection. MS. 85 cts. each. 
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. 85 cts. each. 
Climbing American Beauty. LC. Car- 
mine. Large flowers of brilliant carmine. 
MS. 85 cts. each. 
Copper Glow. LC. Pat. 458. Copper. 
Large, fragrant flowers of brilliant copper. 
Blooms for a Jong time. MS. $1.50 each. 
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. 
85 cts. each. 
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. 
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Prices as noted, less quantity discount on page 9 
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 Multi- 
flora; Bour., Bourbon; CHT., Climbing Hybrid Tea; CHP., Climbing 
Hybrid Perpetual. These refer to the classes. 
OUR CLIMBING ROSES ARE PROPAGATED FROM FLOWERING WOOD 
Doubloons. LC. Pat. 152. Yellow. A 
stunning and magnificent, perfectly hardy 
yellow Climber developed from our native 
Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera). Large golden 
yellow flowers, generously produced. Un- 
questionably hardy and rugged. MS. 
$1 each. 
Dr. Huey. LC. Red. A spectacular Climber 
yielding an abundance of large, ruffled, 
maroon-red flowers in tremendous clusters. 
Stays in full flower several weeks. E. 
$1 each. 
Dr. W. Van Fleet. LC. Pink. Abundant 
Jong-stemmed, beautifully formed flowers 
of a soft pale shade of flesh-pmk, the 
equal of a fine Hybrid Tea. MS. 85 cts. 
each. 
Elegance. LC. Yellow. Flowers are spectrum- 
yellow in center, shading to a pale yellow 
on the outer petals, deepening in color as 
they open, carried on stiff stems 1 to 3 feet 
Jong. Huge exhibition flowers, Hybrid Tea 
in form. Pat. pending. MS. $1 each. 
Emily Gray. LC. Buff. A fine, vigorous 
limber, none too hardy, with shiny, 
holly-like foliage. Large, deep_ saffron- 
yellow buds open to fragrant, golden buff 
flowers. MS. 85 cts. each. 
Flash. LC. Pat. 396. Bicolor. Large double 
flowers with a scarlet face, yellow reverse. 
Very fragrant. Eight-foot canes, making a 
good pillar. Repeats. $1 each. 
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, formmg a flat mat 
of dark, glossy, almost evergreen foliage. 
Highly recommended. L. $1 each. 
Frederick S. Peck. LC. Pat. 419. Pink. 
Semi-double, deep grenadine-pink blooms 
with yellow tints in center appear singly 
and in clusters on slightly arched stems 
high above the attractive foliage. MS. 
$1 each. 
Gardenia. LC. Yellow. Vigorous Climber 
with handsome foliage. Large, pale creamy 
yellow buds and blooms of delicate tvory- 
white, occasionally deeper yellow m 
center. MS. 85 cts. each. 
Gen. John Pershing. LC. Brilliant dark 
pink. Double, medium-sized flowers, mildly 
fragrant. E. 85 cts. each. 
Glenn Dale. LC. White. Lemon-colored 
buds and very pretty double flowers of 
pale yellow which quickly turn white. MS. 
85 cts. each. 
Bobbink & Atkins 
