200 THE FLORIST. 



A first-class certificate was awarded to Mrs. Hoyle (Hoyle), a heavy red- 

 edged variety of great excellence, something in the style of King James, but a 

 decided improvement upon it. It is of good size, very smooth, petals broad and 

 gently cupped ; the white and colour first rate. 



ROSES AT THE EXHIBITIONS. 



In anticipation of a more complete review of the more recent novel- 

 ties, I have ventured to give some account of the following varieties, 

 of which (they having justified the good opinion given of them in for- 

 mer numbers), a more perfect description thus early may not be un- 

 acceptable to your readers. 



Queen Victoria (Paul's) was exhibited in fine condition ; and 

 there is little doubt that it will now become an established favourite. 

 A sheltered situation will be found best suited to it. Auguste Mie 

 proves a first-rate exhibition flower. Protection from wet is, how- 

 ever, essential to the perfect development of its blossoms. Le Lion 

 des Combats is a noble flower, of a dark or purplish crimson, of rather 

 flat form, and conquers the Rose-raiser's difficulty by being quite dis- 

 tinct. When speaking of Souvenir de Reine des Beiges, its mottled 

 marking was not mentioned, this often being, as in La Reine, &c. 

 only a sporting beauty ; but in this variety it appears constant, and 

 is certainly an improvement on Prince Albert (H. P.), as it opens 

 quite freely, and is a very nice shape. General Bedeau improves 

 on further acquaintance, maintaining the brightness of its colour 

 and the superiority of form over Louis Bonaparte ; the very clear 

 pink of the inner and the white outside of the petals of Madame 

 Lamoriciere make it very pleasing. 



L' Enfant du Mont Carmel proves to be much in the way of Wil- 

 liam Jesse, but more double, and of fine robust habit. General 

 Cavaignac is a good addition to show Roses, and was much admired. 

 The stiff petals of William Griffiths, and its distinct lilac tint, makes 

 it an acquisition, particularly for exhibition. Chereau has also much 

 improved in size, without deteriorating from the excellence of its 

 form. Noemi, of a similar colour, not quite so large, is a good Rose. 

 Caroline de Sansal was also shewn in fine condition. The size and 

 colour of Louis Peronnet, with its habit of incurved petals, makes it 

 one of the most striking in a collection. 



General Brea was noticed as a good light rose-colour ; but to 

 General Castellane the palm of excellence must be awarded, being 

 faultless in shape, of a clear, pleasing, vivid colour, and beautifully 

 scented. 



Laura Ramaud was admired for its delicacy; but Mrs. Rivers 

 will be the favourite of this colour, its form being perfection. Rosine 

 Margotten is a very slight, if any, improvement on Duchesse de Mont- 

 pensier, divested, however, of the very peculiar but delicious perfume 



