DOROTHY PERKINS. Larger than the Crimson Rambler, double, a clear shell 
pink, slightly fragrant, with crinkled edges, giving a fluffy effect. These 
striking flowers are borne in immense clusters of 10 to 30 sometimes, and 
last for a long time. One of the best and hardiest of Ramblers. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. A beautiful flesh pink, with individual blooms four 
inches in diameter. Much like Hybrid Teas in form and color, with a pleasing 
fragrance. A long-stemmed, valuable cutting rose. This is the best pink 
climber. Absolutely hardy, making canes of twelve or fifteen feet in favor- 
able season. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. Stiff, erect, with huge fragrant pink 
clusters of blossoms stained crimson in the bud. Broad frilled petals.‘ The 
Spanish Beauty. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. A rose of brilliant, vivid scarlet maintained 
without burning or bleaching until the petals fall. Semi-double flowers of 
medium size completely cover the vine. A most important addition to climbing 
roses. 
PRIMROSE. Abundant shiny foliage. Clear, primrose yellow rosette-shaped 
flowers borne several in a cluster. Reasonably hardy. 
SILVER MOON. Distinct from all others. Long, pale yellow, scented buds 
open into semi-double white flowers five inches in diameter, revealing 
bright golden stamens. Canes vigorous, with disease resistant foliage. Classed 
with the three best climbers. 
TAUSENSCHON (Thousand Beauties). Entirely different. In a single cluster 
of blooms, there will be all shades from light pink to a rosy carmine, some 
almost white with a suggestion of yellow. Every cluster a bouquet of har- 
monious colors. 
WHITE DOROTHY. Similar to 
Pink Dorothy Perkins, but with 
pure white double flowers. 
Valuable because of the rarity 
of good white climbing roses. 






Paul's Scarlet Climber 
MISCELLANEOUS HARDY ROSES 
BABY RAMBLER (CRIMSON). The original and best 
dwarf Baby Rambler. Crimson flowers in clusters. 
It is an ideal pot rose, and one of the best bedding 
or hedging roses in existence. It blooms outdoors 
trom May to November, and indoors the year round. 
Very hardy. 
RUGOSA F. J. GROOTENDORST. Small, bright red 
flowers. Fringed and double. Blooms continuously 
spring, summer and fall. 
ROSA HUGONIS. Light yellow flowers. A fine 
shrub for the border or as a specimen. 
Roses are commonly attacked by (1) 
fungous diseases like black spot and mildew 
controlled by spraying with ‘Bordeaux 
Mixture,’’ (2) aphids or plant lice controlled 
by spraying with “Black Leaf 40."’ 
Hugonis Rose 

Rose Culture 
Roses thrive best in clay loam well enriched with rotted manure. They should have an open, 
airy situation unshaded by trees or buildings. Work up the soil thoroughly to a depth of 12 to 
15 inches, and besides this, apply occasionaly some good organic plant food of which there 
are several good brands on the market. These plant foods should be used in strict accordance 
with the directions supplied with them. A generous application of wood ashes is also beneficial. 
Always plant in solid beds and each class by itself. Hardy roses may be planted in the fall 
or spring, but we recommend spring planting. Dormant plants set in the spring should be planted 
early, before growth is started. No plant suffers more by being late planted than does the rose. 
Raised mostly for their flowers, it is necessary to give roses that culture best adapted to produce 
this result. A very rich soil is of first importance. 
All roses should be clipped back closely at planting. Each spring remove two-thirds of the 
previous year’s growth. As soon as severe freezing weather sets in, raise the earth around the 
plant 3 or 4 inches, and then cover with leaves, straw or evergreen boughs. It is very important 
to keep the plants vigorous and free from diseases and insects. 
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