
LARGE-FLOWERED HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
UR collection of Hardy Climbers is probably the most extensive and 
QO inclusive in this country, covering all types and colors: They are by 
( Disease-resistant, this modern type of 
Climber has the added advantage that many varieties produce flowers on 
far the most popular today. 
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 canes, and train up only enough young 
canes to cover the required area. 
ALIDA LOVETT. LC. (Van Fleet, 1905.) 
Bright shell-pink flowers of Hybrid Tea size 
and quality, shaded with sulphur-yellow at base 
of petals; faint perfume. MS. $1.25 each. 
AMERICAN PILLAR. LC. (Van Fleet, 1902.) 
A rampant grower with glossy foliage; huge 
trusses of 2-inch, single flowers of scarlet-rose 
with large white centers. MS. $1.25 each. 
BESS LOVETT. LC. (Van Fleet, 1915.) Large, 
fairly full flowers of light crimson-red, in long- 
stemmed clusters suitable for cutting. Sweetly 
fragrant. Plant strong. MS. $1.25 each. 
BLAZE. LC. (Kallay, 1932.) Pat. 10. Vivid 
scarlet flowers identical in color and form with 
Paul’s Scarlet. Remontant under certain 
conditions. $1.50 each. 
CHASTITY. CHT. (F. Cant, 1924.) Medium- 
sized flowers of creamy white, with gorgeous 
orange stamens and rich fragrance. E. $1.50 
each. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. LC. 
(Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas, 1909.) Large flowers 
of brilliant carmine. MS. $1.25 each. 
CORALIE. LC. (W. Paul, 1919.) Coral. A 
hardy, erect Climber with glossy foliage. Large, 
orange-scarlet buds, opening to clear light 
pink flowers with yellow centers. E. $1.25 each. 
COUNTESS OF STRADBROKE. CHT. 
(Clark, 1928.) Very large, double, well shaped, 
intensely fragrant, dark glowing crimson. 
Vigorous grower; free recurrent bloom. $1.50 
each. Supply exhausted until fall 1948. 
DOUBLOONS. LC. (Horvath, 1944.) Pat. 152. 
Yellow. A perfectly hardy yellow Climber 
developed from our native prairie Rose (Rosa 
setigera). Large, buff-yellow flowers, gener- 
ously produced. Unquestionably hardy and 
rugged, but growsrampantly. MS. $1.50 each. 
PAUL’S SCARLET 
CLIMBER. 
$1.25 each 


Prices as noted 
classes. 
DREAM GIRL. LC. (Jacobus, 1943.) Pat. 
643. Pink. See page 13. $2.00 each. 
DR. HUEY. LC. (Thomas, 1914.) Red. A 
spectacular Climber yielding an abundance of 
large, ruflled, maroon-red flowers both singly 
on long stems and in tremendous clusters. So 
far as we have observed, there is no color mn 
the whole Rose kingdom to match the deep, 
solid, velvety maroon which is so firm and 
pronounced that hot sun or rains do not mar 
its beauty. Dr. Huey does not fade to a bluish 
purple as so many very dark red Roses do. 
The color and habit are so distinct that it can 
always be positively identified. $1.25 each. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. LC. (Van Fleet, 1910.) 
Pink. Abundant long-stemmed, beautifully 
formed flowers of a soft pale shade of flesh-pink, 
the equal of a fine Hybrid Tea. MS. $1.25. 
ELEGANCE. LC. (Brownell, 1938.) 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 8 feet long. Huge exhibition flowers, 
Hybrid Tea in form. MS. $1.50 each. 
FRANCOIS POISSON. LC. (Barbier & Co., 
1902.) Large, full flowers of pale sulphur- 
yellow, shaded orange in center, becoming 
white as they expand. Very vigorous. $1.50 ea. 
GERBE ROSE. LC. (Fauque, 1904.) Large 
double flowers of clear delicate pink, borne 
singly on stiff stems in great profusion. Re- 
blooms in late summer and fall. E. $1.50 each. 
Sold out until fall 1948. 
GLENN DALE. LC. (Van Fleet, 1927.) White. 
Lemon-colored buds and very pretty double 
flowers of pale yellow which quickly turn 
white. MS. $1.25 each. 
GOLDEN CLIMBER (MRS. ARTHUR CUR- 
TISS JAMES). LC. (The Brownells, 1933:) 
Pat. 28. Yellow. A strong climbing plant 
which does not bloom until it is thoroughly 
established for two or more years, when it 
produces many perfectly formed, golden yellow 
flowers of Hybrid Tea quality and fragrance, 
on 1% to 2-foot stems. MS. $1.50 each. 
GOLDEN GLOW. LC. (The Brownells, 1937.) 
Pat. 263. The pure spectrum-yellow Hybrid- 
Tea-like flowers are 3% to 5 inches in diameter, 
emitting a Tea fragrance. Perfectly hardy. 
We consider it about the best all-round yellow 
Climber. MS. $1.50 each. 
ILE DE FRANCE. LC. (Nonin, 1922.) Enor- 
mous clusters of semi-double, light crimson- 
pink flowers with white centers and cluster of 
sparkling golden stamens. Strong, vigorous 
growth and very profuse flowering. MS. 
$1.50 each. 
INSPIRATION. See page 13. $2.00 each. 
JACOTTE. LC. (Barbier, 1920.) 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. $1.25 each. 
MARY LOVETT. LC. (Van Fleet, 1915.) 
Large handsome flowers, pure waxy white, 
scented, broad petaled. Occasionally flowers 
in fall. MS. $1.25 each. 
MARY WALLACE. LC. (Van Fleet, 1924.) 
Pink, Very strong growth. Large bright pink 
flowers with a luminous sheen. MS. $1.25 each. 
MERCEDES GALLART. LC. (Munne, 1932.) 
Red. Everblooming. The first crop in June 
is cerise-red changing to magenta, but in mid- 
summer and autumn the blooms are clear 
bright crimson, intensely fragrant. Hardy. 
E. $1.50 each. Sold out until fall 1948. 
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MERMAID ROSES covering the bank around 
the pool in Hershey Rose Gardens, Hershey, Pa. 
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Planting Distance: Trellis or wall—6 feet. 
3 feet, depending on the design. 
Pillars—as close as 
The letters at the end of descriptions represent the blooming period in 
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: CHT., Cl. Hybrid Tea; CHP., Cl. Hybrid Perpetual; 
HFt., Hybrid Foetida; LC., Large-flowered Climber. These refer to the 
MERMAID. LC. (W. Paul, 1918.) Unspeak- 
ably beautiful single flowers of great size, pure 
ivory-white, with cream and lemon 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 in the North. Do not prune 
this Rose—let it grow. It is worth having 
even in cold situations, 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. 
MISS FLORA MITTEN. LC. (T. A. Lawren- 
son, 1913.) Single flowers, 3 mnches across, of 
soft delightful pink with yellow stamens. 
MS. $1.50 each. 
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN. LC. (P. 
Dot, 1927.) Pink. Also called “Spanish 
Beauty.” Huge, fragrant, delicate pink flowers, 
stained crimson. Has the largest seed-pods of 
any Climber. Blooms very early. $1.25 each. 
MME. SANCY DE PARABERE. LC. (Bonnet, 
1875.) Vigorous, thornless Boursault Climber 
with semi-double, vivid rose flowers. Very 
early flowering and exceedingly hardy. The 
earliest blooming Climber. $1.50 each. 
MRS. WHITMAN CROSS. LC. (Cross and 
Hansen; introduced by Bobbink & Atkins.) 
The unusual vivid orange colors, with an 
overlaid pinkish sheen, almost striped at times, 
are beautiful to behold. Reblooms in late 
summer and fall. The customers’ natural en- 
thusiasm for this Rose of unusual coloring 
has increased each year since we introduced 
it in 1943. This year, for the first time, we 
expect to have enough plants to satisfy this 
Sera! and gratifying demand. MS. $1.50 
each. 
NEW DAWN. LC. (Somerset Rose Nursery, 
1930.) Pat. 1. Apple-blossom-pink. The first 
hardy everblooming Climber. It is a sport of the 
well-known Dr. W. Van Fleet. L. $2.00 each. 
NUBIAN. CHP. (Bobbink & Atkins, 1937.) 
Dark velvety red. A spectacular Climber and 
pillar with 6 to 8-foot canes yielding an 
abundance of dark red, almost black flowers in 
tremendous clusters. Reasonably hardy with 
us and a novelty Climber for the collector to 
add for new adventure. $1.50 each. 
A Long Blooming Season for Climb- 
ing Roses Achieved by a Selection of 
Varieties from this Choice List 
Most planters of Roses do ‘not realize the 
spread of bloom periods in this class of Hardy 
Climbers. We have indicated the approximate 
bloom dates from about the middle of May until 
early July. In addition, there are several reliable 
everblooming varieties that extend the season 
well into September and October. 

