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York for one dollar, and even two dollars, each ; it has always 

 been a great favorite with exhibitors, Francois Michelon is a 

 striking variety, intermediate in character between its parent, La 

 Heme, and General Jacqueminot; it has large, deep, rose-colored 

 flowers, veined with lilac; of splendid, globular form; a valua- 

 ble feature is its late blooming, the flowers not developing until 

 most others of the same class are past their prime. Eliza Boelle 

 is perhaps the finest white rose that we have ; it blooms pro- 

 fusely all through the summer; has full, globular flowers of the 

 most perfect form; the center is generally tinged with blush. It 

 is not possible to imagine a flower of greater beauty. 



Moss Roses have long been favorites in our gardens, but it is 

 wonderful hoW many inferior varieties are grown ; sorts are dis- 

 seminated that are not mossy, are not beautiful. None of the 

 Moss Roses will compare favorably with those of other classes as 

 regards the open flowers ; it is the fine buds that make them so 

 attractive, and if a Moss Rose has not a well-formed bud it is 

 worthless. The best of the Mosses are Gracilis, Crested and Com- 

 mon, a triad whose crested loveliness has a common grace. 



Not one of the least of the qualities we desire in a rose is 

 fragrance ; in this regard all classes must do homage to La 

 France^ the sweetest of all roses ; compelled to choose one va- 

 riety, this should be ours. To be sure it is rather tender, but it 

 can easily be protected, and so winter safely. It does not always 

 open well, but it is a simple matter to assist it ; an operation not 

 practicable with most varieties that do not open perfectly. If 

 La France does not develop well, by pressing gently with the 

 finger the point of the bloom, and then blowing into the center, 

 the flower will almost invariably expand, the pent up fragrance 

 escape and almost intoxicate with delight our sense of smell. 



Not enough attention is given to the Tea Roses and Bourbons. 

 The Hybrid Remontants justly claim our first attention when 

 they are in their perfection, but after their first blossoming is over, 

 throughout July, August and September, they are much less at- 

 tractive than many monthly roses. Varieties like Bougin, Ger- 

 ard Deshois, Homer, Somhreuil, Madame de Vatri/, Marie Van 

 Houtle and Madame Caroline Kuster will give a continuous sup- 



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