Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 192 HfHRTADRffl -PHILADELPHIA-PA SELECT-ROSE-S HARDY CLIMBING AND RAMBLER ROSES Since the introduction of the Crimson Ram- bler, in 1894, this class of Roses has continued to gain in popularity. Many splendid new varieties, both in single and double, flowering forms, have been added during the past few ' years. The best and most distinct of these we offer on this and the following two pages. Climbing Roses require no pruning in the spring beyond the cutting out of very old or dead wood and the sho
Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 192 HfHRTADRffl -PHILADELPHIA-PA SELECT-ROSE-S HARDY CLIMBING AND RAMBLER ROSES Since the introduction of the Crimson Ram- bler, in 1894, this class of Roses has continued to gain in popularity. Many splendid new varieties, both in single and double, flowering forms, have been added during the past few ' years. The best and most distinct of these we offer on this and the following two pages. Climbing Roses require no pruning in the spring beyond the cutting out of very old or dead wood and the shortening of the laterals and long canes to make the growth conform to the space to be covered, but a severe pruning in July directly after they have finished flowering is bene- ficial. Cutting away at that time all old flowering wood will encourage a vigorous growth, which will give an abundance of flowers the following season. American Pillar. A single-flowering variety of great beauty, which appeals to every one. The flowers are of enormous size, three to four inches across, of a lovely shade of pink, with a clear white eye and cluster of yellow stamens. These flowers are borne in immense bunches, Rambler Rose Doboihy Perkins (Offered on page 193) and a large plant in full bloom is a sight not easily forgotten. They last in perfection a longtime, and are followed by brilliant red hips or berries, which are carried late into the winter; and as the plant frequently retains its lovely green foliage until the end of November, it forms a beautiful decorative subject throughout the autumn months. Aviateur Bleriot (The JVew Yellow Ramoler.) We have discarded the old yellow Rambler in favor of this new variety, in which we have a strong-growing plant with beautiful glossy, insect and disease-proof foliage, and bearing large clus- ters of medium-sized full double flowers of a saffron yellow, deepening to an almost golden-yellow at the centre. (See cut on page 193.) Christine Wright. A
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