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account of constitutional defect, or other fault. The difficulty 

 of judging between the many grandly beautiful roses, accounts 

 for the absence of many a favorite. Winter protection is recom- 

 mended for all, even the June roses. 



HYBRFD PERPETUAL ROSES. 



Alfred Colomb — Brilliant carmine crimson; very large, fall, 

 and of fine globular form; extremely fragrant. 



Anne de Dlesbach — Carmine, a beautiful shade; very large, 

 fragrant. 



Baron de Bonstetten — Rich velvety maroon; large, full. 



Baroness BotJiscMld — Light pink; cupped form; very symme- 

 trical, without fragrance. 



Caroline de Sansal — Pale flesh color; large, full, flat; does not 

 always open well; best flowers late in the season; a lovely rose 

 when perfect. 



Fisher Holmes — Deep glowing crimson; large, moderately full, 

 and of fine form. 



Gen. Jacqueminot — Brilliant crimson; not full, but large, and 

 extremely effective; fragrant. 



John Hopper — Bright rose with carmine centre; large and full; 

 a profuse bloomer. 



Marguerite de St. Amande — Bright rose color; very beautiful in 

 the bud, gives many fine blooms late in the season. 



PaidNeyron — Deep rose color; good tough foliage; free bloomer; 

 about the largest variety in cultivation. 



TEA ROSES. 



Bon Silene — Eosy carmine, shaded with salmon; fragrant and 

 very free flowering; valuable for the buds. 



Perle des Jardins — A beautiful straw color, sometimes deep 

 canary; very large, full, fine form and free flowering. 



Souvenir d'un Ami — Pale rose, sometimes slightly suffused 

 with salmon; very large, full, and highly perfumed. 



Sombreuil — Creamy white, tinted with rose; very large. 



HYBRID TEA. 



La France — Delicate silvery rose color, changing to silvery 

 pink; very large, full, fragrant; constant bloomer. 



