APPENDIX 



Since the second and, third editions of The Rose Book were 

 published, many new varieties have come into prominence, 

 and have proved to be worthy of inclusion in a collection of 

 roses for amateurs. The publication of a fourth edition of 

 this work provides an opportunity of referring to them, 

 for the purpose of enabling readers to keep up to date in 

 their selection of reliable varieties. 



Hybrid Perpetual. — Frau Karl Druschki has long been 

 admitted to be the finest white rose, and none has been good 

 enough to challenge its supremacy. The new variety Can- 

 deur Lyonnaise bids fair, however, to be a serious rival ; 

 the blooms are large and of fine form, but they are of palest 

 sulphur colour, and lack the pure whiteness of Frau Karl 

 Druschki. Another Hybrid Perpetual that is likely to be- 

 come popular is Paula Clegg ; the flowers are of bright red 

 colouring. Louise Crette, white with lemon-yellow shading, 

 too, is to be recommended. 



Hybrid Tea. — If many of the new Hybrid Teas have failed 

 to fulfil the promises made for them, some have proved 

 worthy to rank among the best of those that now figure 

 prominently in rose gardens. It is a pity that the names 

 chosen for new roses are not simpler and more suitable ; 

 many appear to be more unattractive than ever. Although 

 most raisers seem to disregard the matter, the name of a 

 rose may have something to do with the measure of its 

 success. There is always a demand for crimson and dark 

 red roses, especially if, as is usual, they are fragrant. One 

 of the finest modern roses of this colour is W. C. Gaunt ; 

 the tinting of the petals is from red to crimson. Admiral 



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