404 Bulletin 278. 



CHEVREUL, MONS. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Dessert, 1893 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co., and B. H. Farr. 



Description in brief — Very large, medium compact, medium light pink, violet 



rose (154) color throughout with occasional crimson fleck on central petals; 



flat topped, rose type. Late. Extra good. 

 Descriptton in detail — Slightly differentiated; entirely transformed bloom; linear 



petals concealed at collar; remainder of bloom nearly uniform throughout. 

 Veiy strong, vigorous plant, rather tall grower, good habit. Medium 



free blooms in clusters. 



DELICATISSIMA. 



Species — P. albiflora. Origin — Unknown. This variety was known In America 

 and grown by Frost & Co. of Rochester, N. Y. as early as 1856. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co. 



Description in brief — Large, dull pink (pale lilac-rose i [178]), rose type bloom. 

 Midseason. Extra good; good commercial bloom; extra good keeper and 

 shipper. 



Description in detail — ^Typical rose bloom; carpels greenish yellow, and very 

 hairy; stigmas creamy white. 



Very strong, vigorous-growing plant, with long, strong stems and fine 

 habit. Free bloomer in clusters. 



Remarks — This variety is very similar to "Floral Treasure;" in fact, we must 

 continue our studies further to be able to point definitely to the distinguish- 

 ing characteristics of each. 



DORCHESTER. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Richardson, 1870. 



Donated by B. H. Farr, Peterson Nurseries, and Storrs & Harrison. 



Description in brief — Large, compact, hydrangea pink i, (32), rose type bloom; 



Late. Extra good, good commercial bloom. 

 Description in detail — Slightly differentiated, but nevertheless a rose type bloom; 



entirely transformed; a few linear, short, creamy white petals concealed in 



extreme center of bloom; the bud, however, is likely to become water-logged. 



Odor pleasant. 



A very strong, vigorous-growing plant; upright, compact habits; medium 



to low in height. Free bloomer in clusters. 



FLORAL TREASURE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Rosenfield, 1900. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co., and Rosenfield. 



Description in brief — Very large, showy, pale lilac rose i (178), rose type bloom; 



Midseason. Extra good; one of the best commercial blooms. 

 Description tn detail — Not differentiated; typical rose bloom; few narrow and 



linear petals concealed at the collar. Carpels greenish yellow, very hairy, 



with cream white stigmas. Odor pleasant. 



Extra strong, vigorous plant, fine upright habit and extra good stems. 



Free bloomer in clusters. 



