
~ Most Sensational Climbing 
Rose Ever Introduced . . 

Dr. J.H.Nicolas 
(Plant Patent No, 457 
HE ideal of a lifetime! Each year the demand continues 
to gtow as more and more gardeners admire the wealth 
of continued bloom on their neighbors’ grounds. Every- 
where there is delight with the wealth of fragrant blooms, 
the size of the large, double flowers so like the finest Hybrid 
Tea Roses—and, most of all, with the everblooming  per- 
formance of Dr. J. H. Nicolas. Many first-year plants bloom 
persistently all season! As soon as the first flowers finish, ¢ 
new shoots appear—all summer you will revel in the 
abundance of bloom. The first flowers remain alluringly 
attractive till even the last one of the cluster is open full. 
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For years Dr. J. H. Nicolas, the world-renowned hybrid- 
ist, had set for his ideal a race of everblooming Climbing 
Roses with large double blooms like the Hybrid Teas. He 
made the cross that resulted in this marvelous flower—the 
triumph he did not live to see fulfilled but which bears his 
name. Dr. Nicolas was the head of the J. & P. Department 
of Plant Research; he was succeeded by Eugene S. Boerner 
who worked with him and under whose direction and in- 
spiration this work has grown to be the largest of Rose- 
hybridizing operations in all the world. Sharing the ideals 
of Dr. Nicolas, he treasured this outstanding Rose, gave it 
the most careful propagation for the gardens of America. 
: Everblooming. immediately after first flowers fade, new shoots 
| appear. A galaxy of bloom repeats again and 
again, all summer and fall. 
Immense... .. .fully double, entrancing deep rose-pink flowers, 
unbelievably large, 5 to 6 in. across, 50 fine 
textured petals. 
Fragrance... .tich, lovely and enduring. 
Clusters...... 3 or 4 perfect blooms to each long, strong stem. 
Hardiness... .extremely hardy in all sections of the country. 
Pillar... ..... very vigorous, grows 8 to 10 ft. tall. Luxuriant 
dark green foliage, very resistant to ordinary 
Rose ills. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 12 for $15. 

A plant of Dr. J. H. Nicolas in full bloom. The size 
of the mammoth flowers is evident in the one being held 
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i i D E xX in the hand of a Rosarian in this picture. 
This picture was taken when Dr. 
: , Nicolas was hybridizing in the J. & P. 
MODERN ROSES Page Climbing Rose Gardens; perhaps at the 
Fal Planting = = = ; time he was making the cross that re 
A oe ee He sulted in this marvelous Rose. 
‘Hybrid Teas...... | ae 8-19 
climbers = 20-23,31 
MODERN PERENNIALS 
Pall Asters = == =. ss 24 
Corysanthemums: 2 24-25 
Delphintuums =. 26-27 
Hiox 30 
MODERN FRUITS MODERN CLIMBERS GROUP «360 
'Rapnral oo Dwarf Apple Trees............. 28 
GARDEN Dear hee alee: oe . 29 Dr. Nicolas was so universally beloved by all who love Roses, we are 
_ Peaches, Plums, Cherries....... 29 sure you will take special pleasure in the sentiment of planting his 
: Grapes, 8 29 great masterpieces in Climbing Roses, as well as in the enjoyment of 
Bermies, = 29 these magnificent blooms. So, at a special price, here are Dr. J. H. 
J. & P. Guarantee............. 3 Nicolas, June Morn (see p. 22) and the new King Midas (see p. 20) 

(value $4.50) for only. 
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