Peo.w Classification. ' 353 



DELACHE. 



Species — P. alblflora. Originated by Delache, 1856. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co., Dessert, Jackson & Perkins, and J. Charlton 

 & Sons, 



Description in brief — Medium compact, medium to large size, rosy magenta 4 

 (169) rose type bloom with stamens (nearly all concealed). Petals have 

 a slight silvery tip with age. Midseason to late. Extra good variety of 

 this type. 



Description in detail — Stamens nearly all concealed; bloom not difi[erentiated ; 

 would be taken for rose type without close examination; bloom becomes 

 slightly silvery tipped with age; not transformed, carpels green, smooth, 

 with pink stigmas; outer guards occasionally streaked pinkish white. Odor 

 unpleasant. 



Plant is a strong, vigorous grower; medium length and strong stem; very 

 upright habit like "Sarah Bernhardt." Very free bloomer in clusters; dark 

 green, thick, leathery foliage with bronze stems. 



Remarks — Some growers have sent "Fulgida" to the Cornell plots under the 

 name of " Delache." The habit and season of the two are alike, but "Fulgida " 

 has finer, lighter colored foliage and a looser bloom, which shows the stamens 

 much more plainly ; and in general the bloom is much lighter in color, due to 

 the decided silvery tips. The color of the buds or petals before fading is 

 identical. Other varieties which have been confused with "Delache" are 

 "Ed. Andre" and " Atrosanguinea." The "Delache" is a much more upright 

 grower, very free bloomer, and superior variety in every way to " Ed. Andre" 

 or "Atrosanguinea." See pp. 244. 



Correction to Bulletin 259 — Under the description of " Delache," the statement 

 is made that this variety is similar to "Francois Ortegat," but larger and 

 more spreading habit, with larger leaves. This may not be clear as stated, 

 but the "Delache" has a very erect habit, and "Francois Ortegat" is spread- 

 ing in habit. 



DEMAY, NOEMIE. 



Should be changed in Bulletin 259 to a "midseason" or "late" variety rather 

 than "early" as published. 



DUPONT, MONS. 

 Species — P. albifiora. Originaied by Calot, 187*. 



Donated by Andorra Nurseries, Cottage Gardens Co. and Dessert. 

 Description in brief — Large, cream white, semi- rose type bloom. Midseason. 



Extra good. 

 Description in detail — Large fine bloom; not differentiated; petals are intermingled 

 with stamens in all stages of development, but mostly concealed; petals are 

 streaked with crimson. Odor pleasant. 



Plant is a strong, tall grower, with a very stout stem and upright habit. 

 Free bloomer in clusters. 

 Remarks — (Note.) "Boule de Neige" is very much like "Mons Dupont," but 



it lacks somewhat the cream tint and blooms three or four days earlier. 

 Note — From correspondence with A. Dessert. 

 12 



