RAISERS OF THE BEST ROSES. 151 
indifferent kinds, and so has injured his 
record, we cannot but be grateful to him 
for the lovely dark roses he has given us, 
like Prince Camille, Mme. Victor Ver- 
dier, and Fisher Holmes. 
. A. Levet. F. Michelon and Perle des 
Jardins are his greatest gains. He is 
profuse in his production of climbing 
Teas of the Dijon type. 
. Ducher. Strong in Teas. 
. Paul & Son (George Paul). Has given us 
some dark kinds of wondrous beauty, 
but they do not thrive in our extreme 
climate. Perhaps some of his newer 
ones will be better adapted to our re- 
quirements. We miss very much in not 
being able to grow well S. Reynolds 
Hole, etc. 
. Schwartz. A.K. Williams and Egeria are 
among the most beautiful roses, but lack 
agood constitution. Mesdames Auguste 
Perrin and Oswald de Kerchove are new 
types, valuable additions to the Hybrid 
Noisette family. 
. Wm. Paul & Son. Although this firm 
have sent out no roses of sensational 
beauty, they have given some that have 
been useful in their day. 
. Laxton. Those of his raising and Charles 
