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flowers take some time to develop, and it is probably 
best not to hurry them with liquid manure, as they 
are apt to come divided, and a full-sized bloom is not 
often perfect right through to the inside of the centre 
point. In perfection the faint pink tint on the 
cream-white veined petals is lovely, but very often 
the flowers are nearly white. It has improved in 
constitution of recent years, and though at one time 
could only be grown successfully as a maiden now 
many exhibitors find it equally good on cutbacks. 
Mrs. EH. J. Holland (8. McGredy & Son, 1909).— 
As seen growing at Portadown, this is an exceed- 
ingly promising Rose of vigorous habits and good 
constitution, with flowers of good shape with that 
most desirable point in the centre. Colour deep 
salmon rose shaded lighter towards the edges. 
Said to be mildew proof. A Gold Medal Rose of 
the National Rose Society. 
Mrs. David McKee (A. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., 
1904).—A Rose that has improved since it was 
introduced. It will give good shaped flowers in fair 
quantity and is to be preferred to the Duchess of 
Portland, a Rose of similar colour and better shape © 
but of poor constitution. Its colour, pale creamy- 
yellow, makes it useful to the exhibitor and it was 
awarded the Gold Medal of the N.R.S. 
Mrs. John Bateman (A. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., 
1905).—A Rose that is gradually finding favour with 
the exhibitor by reason of its perfect shape. The 
colour does not appeal to many; it is not a 
vigorous grower and last season did not suit it, but 
it is a good Rose that might be more grown if only 
for its lasting qualities when cut. 
Mrs. Stewart Clark (Hugh Dickson, 1907).—A 
