326 THE BOOK OF THE ROSE CHAP. 
above and below it. This will not cure established 
canker, but may help in a great measure to prevent 
and modify it. There is no cure in a really bad 
case: good strong young plants are cheap and soon 
come into bearing, but when putting in a new plant 
' where a large Rose has stood, remember to take out 
a good deal of the old soil and to replace it with 
rich fresh stuff in which Roses have not been grown. 
A white sport of Maréchal Niel has been issued ; but’ 
it seems to me to differ little from that undesirable 
pale yellow which is the natural colour of the 
original when exposed to strong hot sun. On a 
very hot wall the sun will sometimes cause weak 
blooms to show a tinge of red on the outer petals. 
Within the last few years two Roses have been 
issued which are said to be crosses with this variety 
—Grand Duke Ernest Ludwig, red, a cross with 
Général Jacqueminot—and Souvenir de Pierre 
Notting, said to be a cross with Maman Cochet, 
which gained the Gold Medal (see p. 310). In 
America Maréchal Niel will not do well out of doors 
much north of Washington, but it is most highly 
appreciated in all tropical countries. 
Minnehaha (Walsh, 1905).—One of the best pink 
Wichuraianas. Medium sized flowers borne on an 
exceptionally large truss. Makes a handsome 
weeping standard, and is useful for all purposes. 
Late flowering. 
Mrs. F. W. Flight (Cutbush, 1907).—A polyantha 
of very strong growth, producing its flowers in large 
loose panicles suitable for arches and pergolas. | 
Noélla Nabonnand (Nabonnand, 1900).—A Hybrid 
Tea suitable for tall pillars or walls. The flowers are 
sweet scented and of good shape and size, but the 
