290 THE BOOK OF THE ROSE CHAP. 
W. E. Lippiatt (Alex. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., 
1907).—This is probably the best dark H.T. in 
cultivation—the colour is deep crimson shaded 
maroon. Rather late flowering, but particularly 
good in autumn. It is a good grower, free from 
mildew, fragrant, and the flowers are of good size 
and shape. 
William Shean (A. Dickson & Sons, 1906).—The 
giant amongst Hybrid Teas—this variety has leapt 
to the top of the tree. Its only fault is that the 
colour is not very clear and is apt to come streaky. 
It is a good grower, good alike on maidens or 
cut-backs and makes a fine standard, and is quite 
indispensable to the exhibitor. Awarded Gold Medal 
N.RB.8. 
White Lady (W. Paul & Son, 1890).—A creamy 
white sport from Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, and as a 
Show Rose superior to that dwarf mother of fine 
Roses. It is not much longer in growth, but seems 
a little stronger in constitution, and is best as a 
standard. The petals are very long and fine, and 
the shape and centre are good. A good white Show 
Rose, best as a maiden, early. 
TEAS AND NOISETTES. 
The Teas, that is, Roses of the true Tea-scented 
China group, with which may be classed two or three 
Hybrid Noisettes not of climbing habit, are especially 
liable to the following bad manners: impatience of 
rain, susceptibility to frost. But these are more 
than counterbalanced by their good qualities, viz., 
being generally freer in the summer from mildew 
