108 THE HYBEID PERPETUAL ROSE. 



sity of rose colour, if the expression may be used, 

 which is of all colours the most pleasing ; for 

 do we not say ' the rosy morn,' ' the rosy hues 

 of life,' and employ many other expressions, all 

 denoting the invariable charm of this most de- 

 Hghtful of all tints ? 



RoSE-COLOURED AND PiNK. 



Almost numberless are the roses of this tint, 

 so that it is really difficult to select a few that are 

 most worthy the attention of every amateur. Our 

 old friend La Reine is still, in dry seasons, most 

 beautiful and fragrant ; but her daughter, Louise 

 Peyronny, is still more so, for, owing to this 

 charming rose not being quite so double, it opens 

 well in all seasons. The following kinds are 

 distinct and very beautiful : — Charles Verdier, 

 Josephine de Beauharnais, Monsieur Noman, 

 Princess Christian, Franpois Michelon, Madame 

 Therese Levet, Edouard Morren, Miss Hassard, 

 Mademoiselle Marie Cointet, Marchioness of 

 Exeter, Marquise de Gribo, Madame Caillet. 

 William G-riffiths is remarkable for the elegance 

 and perfection of its flowers. Madame Guinoiseau, 

 Louise Margottin, and Madame Eugene Verdier 

 are all fine first-class roses, and all well worthy of 

 a place in a select rose garden. 



Are there yet more gems ? Yes. New names. 



