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Lady Mary Fitzwilliam (Bennett, 1882).—Elmi- 
nated by the editors of this edition. 
Lady Ashtown (A. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., 1904).— 
This is one of the most satisfactory Roses that have 
been introduced of recent years. It was unfortunate 
in missing the award of the N.R.S. Gold Medal, as 
few Roses have deserved it better. It has steadily 
increased in popular favour and is now to be found 
in every exhibitor’s collection. It is easy to grow, 
generally comes of excellent shape, will stand high 
culture without getting coarse, and has few if any 
faults. It is subject to mildew, moderately vigorous, 
and very free flowering, and a good autumnal. It is 
high up in Mr. Mawley’s analysis,and would be placed 
- by most Rosarians in the best dozen H.P.sor H.T.s. 
Lady Helen Vincent (A. Dickson & Sons, 1907).— 
One cannot say very much about this Rose, particu- 
larly as last season was such an unfavourable one. 
It is a good grower, and in a fine season its large 
buds, which are produced at the end of each shoot, 
should give good flowers. It was well exhibited by 
the raisers, and has been awarded the Gold Medal 
of the N.R.S. 
Lady Moyra Beauclerc (A. Dickson & Sons, 
1901).—A very fine variety, which for some reason 
never gained the Gold Medal, though it certainly 
deserved it. Itis of long vigorous growth, showing 
a good deal of the Tea habit, but the shoots are 
slender and pliable and the heavy flowers will need 
support. They are very large, well shaped and 
beautifully tinted, but the freshness of the colour 
does not last in hot weather. Very free-blooming, 
and fair as an autumnal. This is a reliable Rose 
for exhibition, but variable in colour. Some ex- 
