Peoxv Classification, 401 



Remarks — This variety is very similar to "Bernard Palissy." It may be a ievu 

 days later in blooming than the latter variety, and possibly more likely to 

 burst during unfavorable weather for this type of bud. "Bernard Palissy" 

 fades out more nearly white in the sun than "Charlemagne." 



LEMOINE, MARIE. 



Species — P. albiflom. Originated by Calot, 1869. 



Donated by Andona Nurseries, Croux Bros., Dessert, DeGraaf Bros., L. Paillet, 



Peterson Nurseries and Storrs and Harrison. 

 Description in brief — Large, very compact, white rose type, with cream white 



center. Very late. Extra good commercial bloom. 

 Description in detail — Not clearly differentiated; narrow petals found scattered 



throughout bloom and around collar, with remnants of anthers present. 



Center of bloom rather fiat, composed of short, cream white petals, concealing 



short linear petals of sulphur yellow. Occasional carmine tip. Odor pleasant. 

 Medium height plant, extra good stem; strong vigorous grower. Free 



bloomer in clusters. 



LEMOINIER, MADAME. 



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



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co. 



Description in brief — Large, compact, pale lilac rose (130) fading to lilac white, 

 rose type bloom. Outer guards flecked and splashed with crimson. The color 

 of this bloom may sometimes be spoken of as "shell pink," fades to nearly 

 white with age. Midseason to late. Good variety, good commercial bloom. 



Description in detail — Entirely transformed; full rose; collar of cream white petals 

 almost concealed by guards, and central petals which are nearly as wide as the 

 guards and are occasionally flecked with crimson. Linear, cream white 

 petals in the extreme center of the bloom. Odor pleasant. 



Tall, vigorous grower, fine habit, and strong stems. Medium bloomer in 

 clusters. 



"" MUSSET, ALFRED DE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1885. 



Donated by Dessert and Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Large, compact, milk white, typical rose, with a blush 

 center and crimson flecks. Late. Medium to good variety. 



Description in detail — Not clearly differentiated, but a few linear petals are con- 

 cealed at the collar; central blush petals form a cup-like center with an occa- 

 sional crimson fleck; entirely transformed. Odor lacking. 



Only medium strong plant, medium height, rather slender stem, slightly 

 spreading habit. Medium bloomer in clusters. 



PERLE, LA. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crouose, 1885. 



Donated by Goos & Koenemann and Cottage Gardens Co. 



Description in brief- — Very large, compact, globular, lilac white 4(7) rose type 



bloom, with a blush center; central petals noticeably flecked with carmine, 



sometimes splashed. Midseason. Extra good. 



