PeoiNY Classification. 40ij 



Description in detail — Not clearly difTerentiated ; a very compact, rose type bloom, 

 with a few concealed, transforming stamens at the collar; wide petals scattered 

 throughout the bloom; the extreme center is a mass of short, narrow petals 

 same color as guards, concealing a few straw-colored staminodes. Odor 

 pleasant. 



Plant is strong-growing of somewhat dwarfed, upright haVnt. Medium 

 bloomer in clusters. 



Remarks — The buds are very tight and frequently rot off in damp weather. 



Synonyms — This variety also occurs in our plots under the assumed name of 

 "Gen. Lawton" and "Maria." 



LEMOINE. 



Species — P. albiflora. 

 Donated by James King. 



Synonym — This so-called variety proves to be "Achille," and was originated as 

 such in 1855 by Calot, about fifty years before its appearance as "Lemoine." 



LIVINGSTON. 



Species — P. albiflora. . Originated by Crousse, 1879. 



Donated by DeGraaf Bros., L. Paillet and Peterson Nurseries. 



Description in brief — Large, compact, perfect rose type, pale lilac rose (130) with 



a silver tip; central petals flecked with carmine. Late. Extra good, good 



commercial bloom. 

 Description in detail — Bloom is not differentiated; entirely transformed, with a 



mass of short, narrow petals in the center of the bloom. Odor nearly lacking. 

 Strong, vigorous, fairly upright grower; good length of stem. Free bloomer 



in clusters. 



LOUISE, MARIE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1857. 



Donated by B. H. Farr. ^ 



Description in brief — Large, light pink (violet rose i[i54]), rose type, with silver 

 tips. Mid season. Good variety. 



Description in detail — Concealed, cream white petals at collar one-eighth to one- 

 quarter in. wide. Petals throughout remainder of bloom are more like the 

 guards, except for a few concealed, narrow, cream petals in extreme center 

 of bloom. 



MODELE DE PERFECTION. 



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



Donated by Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Large, compact, light pink (violet rose 2[i54]), silver lipped 



rose type, with center of bloom shaded darker than collar and guards. 



Late. Good variety, good for commercial purposes. 

 Description in detail — Not differentiated bloom; central petals nearly as wi<le as 



guards, concealing short, narrow petals in extreme center of the bloom: 



carpels entirely transformed. Odor pleasant. 



Vigorous grower, somewhat dwarf habit. Medium to free bloomer in 



clusters. 



