The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing

The book that taught America to grow roses out of doors: how to site and prepare a bed, how to prune and propagate, and a rated list of the best varieties with the faults of each set down honestly.

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Christine Wright: Hybrid

CHRISTINE WRIGHT. Hoopes Bros. and Thomas, of West Chester, Pa., 1903. Cross between Caroline Testout and a Wichuraiana seedling. Placed with Hybrid Tea climbers on account of the fact that its flowers are large and double; borne singly and in clusters; good form, with a perfect bud and good petallage; color is wild rose pink; requires no protection; blooms best in spring. A few scattering flowers in autumn. A very satisfactory climbing rose. Foliage lasts well. CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. Hybrid Perpetual Climber; Hoopes Bros. & Thomas Company. Rich rosy crimson; strong, vigorous growth, hardy.

Gives remarkable amount of spring bloom, often with long stems; practically no summer or fall bloom. Loses foliage early.

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