Peoxv Classification. 393 



LEMOINE, MADAME EMILE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Lemoine, 1899. 



Donated by DeGraaf Bros. 



Description in brief — Large, globular, fairly compact, milk white semi-rose with 



a few visible stamens in the extreme center of bloom. Midseason. Especially 



good variety for landscape. 

 Description in detail — Not clearly differentiated; when wide open a globular, 



fairly compact, showy semi-rose; few wide petals at center of bloom, spreading 



out, making a rather flat cup-shaped top, surrounding short petals and a few 



visible stamens in extreme center of bloom; outer guards streaked with scarlet 



on under side. Odor unpleasant. 



Medium height, vigorous-growing plant, good stems, slightly spreading 



habit. Medium bloomer in clusters. 



ROUSSEAU, MLLE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1886. 



Donated by Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Medium to large, compact, globular, white semi-rose type; 



central petals splashed lilac white. Midseason. Good variety. 

 Description in detail — Guard petals milk white; central petals splashed lilac 



white, with occasional carmine fleck; stamens partly concealed in center of 



bloom and around collar. Back of outer guards splashed very noticeably 



with carmine. Odor unpleasant. 



Medium height, strong-growing plant, extra strong stem and good habit. 



Medium to free bloomer in clusters. 



Pink BERESFORD, LADY. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Kelway. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co. 



Description in brief — Very large showy, bright pink (pure mauve 2[i8i]) semi-rose, 

 type, with a silver reflex; central petals flecked with carmine. Midseason. 

 A desirable variety for landscape work, but worthless for cut blooms as it is 

 a poor keeper. 



Description in detail — Guards not differentiated from rest of bloom; stamens 

 partly concealed through bloom. Short petals in center of bloom concealing 

 short stamens and remnants of small carpels with pink stigtnas. Odor un- 

 pleasant. 



Plant is a strong, vigorous grower of good habit, strong stems with slight 

 bronze tinge to them. Medium bloomer. 



BOUCHARLAT AINE, MONS. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1868. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co., Ellwanger & Barry, and Peterson Nurseries. 

 Description in brief — Lar^e, full, compact, medium light pink (violet rose i [154]); 



semi-rose type with silvery reflex. Midseason to late. Extra good, for land- 



'-aipe use especially. 



