68 THE FLORIST. 



ment will, we think, be experienced, being larger, but of a similar 

 figure, and apparently brighter in colour, than its elegant progenitor. 

 Among the many French generals who have recently invaded 

 us, General Bedeau will dim if not eclipse the fame of Louis Bona- 

 parte, being of a more vivid carmine, and of first-rate form and habit. 

 General Cavaignac is of rather a lighter colour, and another dangerous 

 competitor, besides being excellent for forcing ; while General Cas- 

 tellaine's uniform is of the brightest crimson, and, displayed by a per- 

 fect shape, will be one of the most admired. Isocrate, rose-colour 

 with a salmon tint, is novel, approximating to the size and form of 

 La Reine, from which this variety was also raised. Joseph Decaisne 

 is a perfect flower, rather above the medium size, bright rose-colour ; 

 L'Enfant du Mont Carmel is still larger, with much of the old Pro- 

 vence colour and scent. Louise Peronny* partakes of the styles of 

 Comte de Montalivet's incurved petals, and La Reine for size, and 

 not being so full of petals, is not subject to pastef in wet seasons ; 

 its colour is brilliant rose, and it is a most beautiful acquisition. 

 Madame Frenion is a pretty bright carmine, of compact habit, and a 

 nice bouquet Rose. Souvenir de la Reine des Beiges, being of the 

 Prince Albert family, will be expected to be good, which it really is, 

 with improved shape and brighter colour. William Griffith is a fine 

 rosy-tinted lilac, petals of good substance, and a shape all that could 

 be wished. Robert Burns (Paul), bright crimson, having a climbing 

 habit, is a desirable addition to that very limited class, perpetual 

 climbers. In La Seduisante we have a small carmine', which ama- 

 teurs fond of neat, perfect flowers will appreciate. Pauline Bonaparte 

 is a white of the-, same character. We have also added to the 

 Dwarf Hybrid Perpetuals Comte Brobinsky, a dazzling carmine, more 

 robust than Comte d'Eu; rather loose, but an improved acquisition. 

 Charles Bosierre is of the same character, but not so brilliant. 



In drawing this list of the new Hybrid Perpetuals to a close, while 

 admitting the omission of several varieties, it is hoped the approach- 

 ing season may be so much more favourable as to permit the absen- 

 tees being more fairly described, which I hope to be enabled here- 

 after to accomplish, together with the particulars of many coming 

 novelties. 



I purpose completing the subject in the next Number with the 

 new Bourbon, tea-scented, and summer Roses. 



A novelty has also been introduced in the Damask Perpetuals. 

 Celina Dubos, which may be termed a French white, is very interest- 

 ing, having arisen from a sport. Our hope of varieties from this 

 family (being bad seeders) is very remote ; a white Rose, Du Roi, is 

 not therefore less unexpected than welcome. 



Western Rose Nursery, Ealing. C. G. Wilkinson. 



* Faithful illustrations of this Rose, Jeanne d'Arc, General Negrier, Caro- 

 line de Sansal, and General Cavaignac are given, with about thirty others, in 

 Curtis's Beauties of the Rose. 



f To those not aware of the import of this term, it may be explained as con- 

 sequent on the outer petals decaying from excessive moisture, and adhering 

 tightly round the half-blown bud, prevents its expanding. 



