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Remarks — Very similar to the above is the variety known as "Delicatissima." 



See p. 284. 

 Synonym — "Floral Treasure" was sent to the plots under the name of "Thor- 



beckii." 



FOREL, MADAME. 



Species — P. albiflors.. Originated by Crousse, 1881. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co., Dessert, and Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Large, very compact, imbricated, light pink (violet-rose 



I [154]), rose type bloom, with a faded, silvery tipped center. Late. Medium 



good variety. 

 Description in detail — Somewhat differentiated bloom, but not clearly so; collar 



made up of narrow petals, widening to form a somewhat cup-like center, with 



narrow, short petals in the extreme central portion; all petals are tipped 



with white, giving bloom a silvery appearance, no crimson flecks present. 



The wide petals and collar are not distinct enough to make it a crown type 



bloom. Odor pleasant, 



^Tedium tall, strong, vigorous grower with a very poor spreading habit. 



Medium bloomer, somewhat inclined to blight; seldom needs disbudding. 

 Remarks — This vajiety has been confused by some persons with "Livingston." 



The latter is a much superior sort (see p. 289.) It is also similar to " Madame 



Geissler," but is taller and has smaller blooms than the latter. 



GALHAU, MADAME. DE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Ortgma/eci 6y Crousse, 1883. 



Donated by Dessert, and Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Medium to large, compact, globular bloom, delicate pink (pale 

 lilac-rose i[i3o]), with rose white i (8) guards; rose type. Late. Good variety. 



Description in detail — Entirely transformed; not differentiated; attractive bloom; 



rose white guards, with blush center 1(130). A very desirable bloom, but 



has a rather poor bud which Is likely to become water-logged. Odor pleasant. 



Very strong, vigorous-growing plant of good habit. Free bloomer in clusters. 



COVIN, MADAME. DE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1875. 



Donated by Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Medium size, compact, hydrangea pink (132), rose type 

 bloom; central petals fading lighter; minute carmine flecks and an occas- 

 ional crimson streak. Late. Good variety. 



Description in detail — Bloom entirely transformed. Well-shaped, typical rose 

 bloom; outer guards have an occasional crimson streak in them; extreme 

 center of bloom a mass of short petals. Odor pleasant. 



Medium strong grower, good habit, medium length and strength stem. 

 Medium bloomer in clusters. Slightly inclined to blight. 



