394 Bulletin 278. 



Description tn detail — Clearly differentiated; entirely transformed bloom wit':T 

 few staniens scattered throughout the central petals, but completely con- 

 cealed in most cases. Odor unpleasant. 



Plant is a s^ery strong vigorous grower, good habit. Free bloomer v 

 clusters. 



CAILLOT, DR. 



Species — P. albifiora. Originated by Verdier, 1856. 



Donated by B. H. Farr. 



Description in brief — Very large, brilliant dark pink (tyrian rose 3 [155]); semi- 

 rose t5'pe bloom. Midseason. Good variety. 



Description in detail — Very showy bloom ; not differentiated ; a few stamens found 

 around collar and in center of bloom. Petals of various widths scattered 

 through the entire bloom. Odor pleasant. 



Medium strong, vigorous grower, medium length and strength of stem. 

 Free bloomer singly. 



CHERITA. 



Species — P. albifiora. Originated by Kelway. 



Donated by A. H. Fewkes. 



Descript'on in brief — ^Medium size, medium dark pink (pure mauve i [181]) rose 



type bloom, with silvery reflex; few stamens nearly concealed in center of 



bloom. Midseason. Onl)^ medium sort. 

 Description in detail — Not differentiated; very attractive, showy bloom, with 



silvery edges; a few pollen bearing stamens in the center of the bloom; carpels 



very small, hairy, with red stigmas. Odor pleasant. 



Plant is a very strong, vigorous grower, medium height and strength of 



stem. Free bloomer in clusters. 



L' EXPOSITION DE LILLE, TRIOMPHE DE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1865. 



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

 Nurseries. 



Description in brief — Large, compact, pale pink (hydrangea pink) splashed Avith 

 darker tints (violet rose); rose type bloom, with stamens; the guard petals 

 fade to nearly white; stamens nearly all concealed. Midseason. Good 

 variety. Fairly good keeper. 



Description in detail — Not differentiated; fine, compact bloom; few narrow, deeplv 

 serrate petals around the collar, well concealed; occasional linear petal found 

 throughout bloom; few stamens around collar and in center of bloom; small 

 carpels, pale yellow, hairy, with pink stigmas. Odor pleasant. 



Plant is a very strong, vigorous grower, of good habit and length of stem. 

 Free bloomer in clusters. 



Synonym — The above variety has also occurred as "Queen of the Pinks." 



