Large-flowered Hardy Climbing Roses 
4 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 
AMERICAN PILLAR. LC. Pink. A rampant 
grower with glossy foliage; bears huge trusses 
of 2-inch, single flowers of dazzling scarlet- 
rose with Jarge white centers. MS. $1.00 each. 
BLAZE. LC. Pat. 10. Scarlet. Vivid scarlet 
flowers over a ong blooming period. $1.25 each. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. LC. 
Carmine. Large flowers of brilliant carmine. 
MS. $1.00 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. $1.00 each. Supply 
exhausted until fall 1945. 
DOUBLOONS. LC. Pat. 152. Yellow. A 
stunning and magnificent, perfectly hardy 
yellow Climber developed from our native 
prairie Rose (Rosa setigera). Large yellow 
flowers, generously produced. Unquestionably 
hardy and rugged. MS. $1.25 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. $1.00 each. 
Supply exhausted until fall 1945. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. LC. Pink. Abundant 
Iong-stemmed, beautifully formed flowers of a 
soft pale shade of flesh-pink, the equal of a 
fine Hybrid Tea. MS. $1.00 each. 
ELEGANCE. LC. Pat. pending. 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 
long. Huge exhibition flowers, Hybrid Tea in 
form. MS. $1.00 each. 
EMILY GRAY. LC. Buff. A fine, vigorous 
Climber, none too hardy, with shiny, holly- 
like foliage. Large, deep saffron-yellow buds 
open to fragrant, golden buff flowers. MS. 
aoe each. Supply exhausted until fall 
GLENN DALE. LC. White. Lemon-colored 
buds and very pretty double flowers of pale 
yellow which quickly turn white. MS. $1.00 
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 11/4 to 2-foot stems. MS. $1.50 each. 
GOLDEN GLOW. LC. Pat. 263. Yellow. The 
pure spectrum-yellow Hybrid-Tea-like flowers 
are 3% to 5 inches in diameter, emitting a Tea 
fragrance, varying in number to 15 on a stem. 
Perfectly hardy. Grows to 15 feet. MS. 
$1.25 each. 
JACOTTE. LC. Orange. Foliage is glossy and 
holly-like. Flowers large, semi-double, brilliant 
apricot-orange; fragrant. Blooms 3 inches. A 
pillar or arch of Jacotte in full flower is worth 
traveling far to see. MS. $1.00 each. 
MARY WALLACE. LC. Pink. Very strong 
growth. Large bright pink flowers with a 
Juminous sheen. MS. $1.00 each. 
MERCEDES GALLART. LC. Red. Ever- 
blooming. The first crop in June is a cerise- 
red changing to magenta, but in midsummer 
and autumn the blooms are clear bright crim- 
son, intensely fragrant. Hardy. E. $1.25 each. 
\UR collection of Hardy Climbers is probably the most 
required area. 
Prices as noted, less quantity discount on page 11 
back the side shoots which have flowered, remove old worn-out 
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 
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—Iet it 
grow. It is worth having even in 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. 
$1.50 each. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. LC. Pink. 
Also called “Spanish Beauty.” Huge, fra- 
grant, delicate pink flowers, stained crimson. 
Has the largest seed-pods of any Climber. 
E. $1.00 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 hard- 
test Climber. $1.00 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. This new Climber gives us the same 
vivid orange colors, with an overlaid pinkish 
sheen, almost striped at times. Re-blooms in 
late summer and fall. $1.50 each. Fall 1945. 
Yes! 
We Have Good Roses 
but not enough of certain 
varieties for Spring 1945 
While Bobbink & Atkins have 
always been one of America’s 
foremost Rose-growers, the fact 
is that for Spring 1945, shortages 
have developed. During late 
November 1944 we harvested a 
very good crop so far as quality 
is concerned, but there is no 
way of telling in advance just 
how long the supply of certain 
varieties will last. We therefore 
request your permission to sub- 
stitute intelligently 
with varieties of the 
same class, similar 
color, labeled true to 
name, and of equal or 
greater value where 
certain kinds become 
sold out as the season 
advances. We believe 
this same situation ex- 
ists with all nurseries 
specializing in Roses 
and is due to the fact 
that enough expe- 
rienced labor, such as Rose 
production requires, has not 
been available during the war 
period. 

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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. 
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. 
ORANGE EVERGLOW. Pat. 505. Copper- 
yellow blooms on every new branch. The 
Jarge flowers are about 3 inches when plant 
is established. Foliage is glossy and almost 
evergreen. A great addition to the other 
Brownell climbers. Very hardy. Repeat blooms 
in August and September make it almost 
“everblooming.” 
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 
most popular Climbers. MS. $1.00 each. 
SILVER MOON. LC. White. Handsome 
foliage and big, saucer-shaped, moon-white 
flowers with brilliant yellow centers. MS. 
$1.00 each. 
ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN. Bour. Vivid pink, 
well-filled flowers of fine shape, exquisitely per- 
fumed. Blooms freely in spring and sparingly 
in fall. Attractive plants with thornless, 
reddened canes and healthy foliage. Climbing. 
$1.00 each. 



Rose-lovers will find membership in the 
American Rose Society pleasant and helpful. 
Write the Secretary, Box 687, Harrisburg, Pa. 
for details. 







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