Large-flowered Hardy Climbing Roses 
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 have flowered, remove old worn-out 
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. 
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. 
BLAZE. LC. Pat. 10. Scarlet. Vivid scarlet 
flowers over a long blooming period. $1 each. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. LC. 
Carmine. Large flowers of brilliant carmine. 
MS. 85 cts. each. 
COPPER GLOW. LC. Pat. 458. Copper. 
Large, fragrant flowers of brilliant copper. 
Blooms for a Iong 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 centers, 
fading to pale pink. E. 85 cts. each. 
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. Pmk. Abundant 
long-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 spec- 
trum-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 
Climber, none too hardy, with shiny, holly- 
ltke foliage. Large, deep saffron-yellow buds 
open to fragrant, golden buff flowers. MS. 
85 cts. 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 ex- 
cellent as a trailer, forming a flat mat of dark, 
glossy, almost evergreen foliage. L. $1 each. 
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. 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. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER (MRS. ARTHUR CUR- 
TISS JAMES). LC. 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 fra- 
grance, on 14% to 2-foot stems. MS. $1 each. 
GOLDEN GLOW. LC. Pat. 263. Yellow. The 
pure spectrum-yellow Hybrid-Tea-like flowers 
are 34% to 5 inches in diameter, emitting a Tea 
fragrance, varying in number to 15 on a stem. 
Perfectly hardy. Grows to 15 feet. MS. 
$1 each. 
required area. 
Prices as noted, less quantity discount on page 15 
canes, and train up only enough young canes to cover the 
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 
JUNE MORN. LC. Pat. 375. Bicolor. A 
sturdy Climber with 5-inch, double flowers of 
watermelon-pink with a golden reverse. Heavy 
deep green foliage. Blooms in early summer 
and again in fall. $1.50 each. 
MARY WALLACE. LC. Pink. Very strong 
growth. Large bright pmk flowers with a 
Tummous sheen. MS. 85 cts. each. 
MERCEDES GALLART. LC. Red. Ever- 
blooming. The first crop in June Is a cerise- 
red changing to magenta, but im midsummer 
and autumn the blooms are clear bright crim- 
son, intensely fragrant. Hardy. E. Not 
available until fall 1943. $1 each. 
MERMAID. LC. Unspeakably beautiful single 
flowers of great size, pure ivory-white, with 
cream and Jemon center and an immense 
cluster of stamens. Blooms steadily throughout 
the season, producing clusters of buds on the 
tips of the new growth. Foliage glistening 
almost evergreen. Needs winter protection m 
the North. Do not prune this Rose—let it 
grow. It is worth having even im cold situa- 
tions, because one year’s blooming is worth 
years of waiting. Under favorable conditions it 
climbs, but is best as a rambling shrub. 
$1 each. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. LC. Pink. 
Also called “Spanish Beauty.” 
grant, delicate pink flowers, starmed crimson. 
Has the largest seed-pods of any Climber. | 
E. 85 cts. each. 
MME. SANCY DE PARABERE. LC. Vigor- | 
ous, thornless Boursault Climber with semi- 
double, vivid rose flowers. Very early flowering 
and exceedingly hardy. The earliest and har- 
diest Climber. $1 each. 
MRS. WHITMAN CROSS. LC. New Climber. 
(Introduced by Bobbink & Atkins, spring, 
1943.) Many of our patrons know the Climber 
Jacotte with its distinctive orange-apricot 
blooms. Unfortunately, Jacotte has not 
proved as hardy or dependable in all climates 
as we all hoped it would. This new Climber | 
gives us the same vivid orange colors, with 
an overlaid pinkish sheen, almost striped at § 
times. But more important Is the fact that 
it has produced recurrent blooms for the past 
three years or more so that the Iate summer | 
and fall crops are gorgeous. Although we 
hesitate to apply the term “‘Everblooming” to 
any Climbing Rose, we believe this new one | 
may be considered so in a measure. We are 
certain it is hardier than Jacotte and since it 
produced an abundance of such out-of-the- f 
ordinary blooms we now believe it worth while 
to include in every collection of Hardy Climb- 
ing Roses. $1.50 each. 
NEW DAWN. LC. Pat. 1. Apple-blossom-pink. 
The first hardy everblooming Climber. It is a 
sport of the well-known Dr. W. Van Fleet. L. 
$1.50 each. 
NUBIAN. CHP. (Bobbink & Atkins, 1937.) 
Here ts a pillar Rose to delight the lover of 
dark red blooms. Nubian is one of our own 
seedlings and bears a heavy crop of large, 
nicely formed flowers of dark velvety red 
which do not blue. The plants put up 6 to 8- 
foot canes with heavy, leathery foliage. $1.50 f 
each. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. LC. Red. 
Intensely red flowers, borne in loose clusters. 
Highly recommended. Best used as a pillar | 
because of its restricted height. One of the Sst 
most popular Climbers. MS. 85 cts. each. 
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SILVER MOON. LC. White. 
Huge, fra- 
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; Bour., Bourbon; CHP., 
Climbing Hybrid Perpetual. These refer to the classes. 
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. 85 cts. each. 
ROYAL SCARLET HYBRID. LC. Crimson. 
Dark, glowing crimson flowers with great 
ruffled petals and bright yellow centers. E. 
85 cts. each. 
RUTH ALEXANDER. LC. Pat. 178. Bicolor. 
The flowers are from 41% to 5 inches in diam- 
eter, of rich cadmium-orange, with the outer 
third of each petal of glowing peach-red. It 
has a rich fruity fragrance. Needs winter 
protection north of Philadelphia. MS. $1.25 
each. 
Handsome 
foliage and big, saucer-shaped, moon-white 
flowers with brilliant yellow centers. MS. 
85 cts. each. 
ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN. Bour. Vivid pink, 
exquis- 
spring 
of fme_ shape, 
Blooms freely in 
well-filled flowers 
Itely perfumed. 
and sparingly in fall. Attractive plants with 
thornless, reddened canes and healthy foliage. 
Climbing. $1 each. 

Pd 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. 85 cts. each 
Bobbink & Atkins 
