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FINEST ROSES 

meet these needs. 
BLAZE (U. S. Plant Patent No. 10). A 
marvelous new hardy climbing rose whcih 
inherits the blazing color of Paul’s Scarlet 
Climber and has the everblooming quality 
also. It is a very vigorous climbing vari- 
ety which will grow to considerable height 
and produce flowers on both the new and 
the old growth. The flower is large sized 
and of intense brilliant scarlet, and borne 
in clusters of from 3 to 20 flowers on long, 
strong stems. Each, $1.00. 
CL. CECIL BRUNNER. A climbing form 
of this well known baby rose. Each 50c. 
DOCTOR VAN FLEE). A climbe1 which 
combines absolute hardiness with flowers 
as large as in the tea and noisette class. 
This variety shows a mass of beautiful 
clustered buds, which open out into large, 
shapely flowers; delicate flesh white. An 
admirable cutting variety with stems 12 
to 18 inches long. Each, 50c. 
CL. ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. For de- 
scription see Bush Roses. Each 50c. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. One of 
the newer sorts with long pointed buds 
that open crimson, then the outer petals 
show splashes of carmine as the flower 
opens, with pearl pink inside. The foliage 
is large and disease resistant. Each 50c. 
CL. PRES. HOOVER. One of the best 
climbers. See bush Pres. Hoover. Each 50c. 
PAUL’S LEMON PILLAR. Pale sulphur 
yellow of good size and form. A fine pillar 
rose. Each 50c. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. One of the 
most startling vivid scarlet climbing roses 
yet introduced. It is a vigorous grower, 
with heavy disease resisting foliage and a 
freedom of bloom that makes one of the 
most brilliant displays imaginable. Ea. 50c. 
RUTH ALEXANDER (Plant Patent No. 
178). The outstanding climbing rose of 
recent years. This rose, the result of years 
of effort on the part of a Seattle hybrid- 
izer, has been widely acclaimed wherever 
shown. A very robust grower with canes 
10 to 12 feet tall and dark glossy green 
foliage, this rose produces blooms over a 
long period. The long pointed buds are 
rich cadmium orange, tipped peach red, 
making a truly glorious combination of 
color. Each $1.25. 
SILVER MOON. Great silvery white, 
semi-double blooms often 4% inches across. 
A profuse mid-season bloomer with at- 
tractive dark leathery foliage on plants 
with long vigorous branches. Each 50c. 
CL. TALISMAN. Climbing form of the 
popular bush Talisman. Each 50c. 
CLIMBING ROSES 
Hardy Climbing Roses are almost a necessity for beautifying the home, hiding un- 
sightly places or for covering trellises or pergolas. The roses listed below are selected to 


Ruth Alexander 
Floribunda Group 
Varieties especially bred for hardiness, 
sturdiness, ease of culture, and mass color 
effects. 
BETTY PRIOR. Plant Patent No. 340. An 
improved form of Else Paulsen. Outside of 
petals dark carmine, inside several shades 
lighter. Borne in large clusters on strong 
stems; very fragrant. Foliage pale green, 
tinted purple. A _ vigorous, continuous 
bloomer with foliage resistant to mildew 
and disease. Each 75c. 
PERMANENT WAVE. So named because 
the petals are waved and fluted during 
the whole life of the blossom from the 
first opening of the bud until the petals 
begin to fall, producing a truly novel ef- 
fect. Blooms are rather large for this 
type, rosy pink with cerise edges, borne 
in great clusters. Good either singly or 
in low hedges and borders. (Plant Pat. 
LOT)... Each, 75c¢; 

— Two-Year Field Grown 
Polyantha or Baby Roses 
_ This class of roses contains some roses 
like Cecil Brunner which is used mostly 
for the single buds but most of them are 
of the bedding type like the last three in 
our list. These are often used in a manner 
similar to Geranium and Salvia, owing to 
their hardiness. and almost continuous 
bloom. They are best planted 15 to 18 
inches apart in groups or borders, al- 
ones single bushes are also very effec- 
ive. 
CECIL BRUNNER. A perfectly shaped 
rose of great charm. The buds are exquis- 
itely formed and are especially suited for 
corsage bouquets. Light pink shading to 
yellow at the base of the petals. Each, 50c. 
GOLDEN SALMON. A recent novelty, and 
one of the most attractive Polyanthas yet 
introduced. The flowers are large, semi- 
double, thickly clustered and long flower- 
ing season. Color a beautiful red salmon 
overlaid with a sheen of orange and gold, 
the light eye daintily conspicuous. Ea. 50c. 
KAREN PAULSON. This new rose is one 
of the most brilliant of all the bedding 
roses. Bud medium size, globular, the 
flower single brilliant scarlet. The bloom- 
ing period lasts from June to late fall in 
a continuous blaze of color. Extremely 
hardy and resistant to effects of bright 
sun so noticeable in some tea and hy- 
brid tea roses. Each, 70c. 
PERLE D’OR. An old-time favorite 
baby rose with many well-formed buds 
of nankeen yellow with coppery or- 
ange. A good corsage variety. Ea. 60c. 


A Rose properly pruned 
and planted. 
Collections 
You may select any Roses from the above 
lists (Except Patended Roses) as follows: 
6.2 Stee 50c Roses for $2.40 or 
Aone ccabetorters 50c Roses for $4.20 
Prices delivered in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 
4th Zones. 

Besides the Roses in our list we can 
secure almost any variety at regular 
prices. Do not hesitate to ask us for any 
rose you may wish to secure and we will 
quote you a price. 


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