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Pirjeron^ bright red, large, full to the centre; perfect 

 form. Pour pre Faf ait ^ a small Qoweriii profuse clus- 

 ters, of a deep crimson color. Prince Albert (Paul), 

 bright crimson, cupped petals, very double, rather 

 under medium size, which is made up in its pro- 

 fuse clusters of brilliant flowers. Prince of Scdern^ 

 bright rosy-violet, very double, opens most freely 

 in warm weather. Peine des Verges is rather a fine 

 variety, of perfect cup form, delicate creamy blush, 

 an abundant bloomer. Proserjjine^ violet purple, 

 the flowers are large and well formed. Peine des 

 Pes de Bourbon, or the Queen of the Bourbons, has 

 been admired ever since it made its appearance in 

 the family; at first, it was thought to be a Bengal. 

 The color is a beautiful waxy blush, with petals 

 perfectly formed, bold, and cup shaped ; a half- 

 blown rose from this plant is loveliness itself; the 

 plant is rather dwarf in habit, but in a proper 

 climate and genial soil, will grow as high as 

 desired. Peraond, bright carmine, flower fully 

 double, of medium size, plant of low growth. 

 Souchet, bright crimson, perfect cup form, large 

 flower, plant of medium growth. Souvenir de la 

 Malrnaison is of a delicate blush, flower very large, 

 perfect form; blooming, when well grown, in 

 clusters, making it very conspicuous ; forces freely, 

 and is one of the most splendid of the Bourbon 



