104 THE FLORIST. 



pearance at present, will be a very great acquisition to Rose-growers. 

 It is a very pale blush, and very beautiful; as to the growth, it is 

 apparently moderate, and not too vigorous for the purposes of bed- 

 ding, like Caroline de Sansal and others. 



11. Etendard de Marengo. A very beautiful Rose, very well 

 adapted for bedding, but prefers a cool rich soil, and does not thrive 

 well in light ground ; of very erect habit, robust, and much resem- 

 bling in growth the Damask Perpetuals. The flowers not very double, 

 but splendid; colour fiery crimson. 



12. Comte Bobrinsky. A splendid Rose, perhaps more brilliant 

 in colour than No. 7, but more dwarf, and not blooming so freely : 

 with good cultivation this Rose becomes a perfect gem ; colour more 

 approaching scarlet than any. 



Bourbons. 



13. Anne Beluze. A sweet little Rose for bedding purposes; 

 small in growth, and, like almost all of this group, very free in bloom- 

 ing ; colour pale flesh. 



14. Charles Souchet. A handsome variety, one of the best of 

 the dark Bourbons ; blooms very freely in the autumn ; colour rich 

 dark crimson. 



15. Madame Angelina. The finest light Rose for all purposes; 

 nothing can be more lovely than this as a contrast to No. 7; perfectly 

 adapted for bedding in all respects ; but rather dwarf, and almost 

 scentless, like most of the species ; colour dark cream, fading to lemon. 



16. Madame Nerard. A very pretty Rose of a peculiar silvery 

 tint, very excellent habit, and free-blooming quality; colour very 

 light pink, tinged with silver. This Rose opens very well at all times, 

 which some of this group do not. 



17. Queen. An old favourite, and a charming one; rather 

 more dwarf than most kinds, but is constantly in flower until the 

 frost cuts the blooms off; hardly double enough, but looks exceed- 

 ingly handsome in a bed ; colour pale flesh, with a tinge of fawn. 



18. Souchet. A good deal resembling No. 14, but still darker, 

 at times a black crimson ; a small grower, but of very easy cultiva- 

 tion, erect in habit, shewing the blooms well ; colour very dark " 

 crimson. 



19. Souvenir d'un frere. The best dark Rose in the Bourbon 

 family, all points considered ; at times this Rose is apt to die off in 

 the buds before they burst, but this is seldom ; colour very rich 

 glowing crimson. 



Chinas. 



20. Clara Sylvain. A very good white Rose, of good habit and 

 free blooming ; contrasts well with the next in order. 



21. Cramoisie Sup^^ieure. This is a very splendid Rose, and 

 not to be omitted from the list, though rather tender ; of the richest 

 glowing velvet crimson colour. This and the preceding are the two 

 best Chinas for the purpose, and contrast well. 



22. Maria. A beautiful white Rose, classed among Tea-scented 

 Chinas, but is hardy, and very desirable in shape and habit. 



