114 ROSES THAT BLOOM THE WHOLE SEASON. 



There are at least (that we have seen) four dis- 

 tinct roses cultivated and sold for the veritable 

 " Comte." When once under the eye it cannot be 

 mistaken; the plant is of a very strong habit, with 

 large shining foliage, and the spines or thorns 

 distantly set on the wood, but very strong ; the 

 flowers perfectly double, of a pale rose color, the 

 bottom of the petals inclining to yellow ; the buds 

 are quite large, round-pointed, and like Caroline, 

 always expanding freely in airy situations. Devo- 

 niensis is the tea rose in the superlative degree. 

 Though at first represented as being a fine sul- 

 phur yellow, and figured as such, it proves to be 

 a creamy-Avhite, but when just open, in cloudy 

 weather, is of a canary color : when well culti- 

 vated, it produces flowers of immense size, and in 

 clusters ; it grows freely, with dark green foliage, 

 possesses a delightful fragrance, far surpassing the 

 ancient Tea Eose, and is a very valuable sort for 

 either pot or garden culture. It is an English 

 variety, but is now sold cheaper in America than 

 in either France or England. David Pradel^ rose 

 of full form, and a clear transparent color ; plant 

 of robust growth. Beljyldne Gaudot, pure white, 

 blooming in clusters ; though not fully double, 

 yet very profuse of bloom. Due c?' Orleans^ at first 

 sight, much resembles Belle ^farguerite, though it 



