46 PARSONS ON THE ROSE. 



Gigantesqne. — A very large and full rose, flesh-colored, 



and darker in the centre. 



Grandiflora* — One of the most luxuriant and robust 

 roses, and a distinct, excellent variety. Its flowers are 

 crimson, globular, and of the largest size. 



General Tartas. — This is of a dark rose color, and has 

 a large and full form. 



Gloire de Dijon. — One of the finest and hardiest of the 

 whole group. It is a strong grower, and makes a good 

 climber. Its foliage is luxuriant, and its flowers are large 

 and double. Their color is pale salmon, buff", and yellow. 

 This variety will always give satisfaction. 



Homer. — A peculiar and beautiful rose when in bud. 

 Its color is rose, tipped with red, and with a salmon 

 centre. 



Isabella Sprnnt. — A new, yellow rose, of great merit. 

 Its remarkably free blooming qualities make it a valuable 

 acquisition for forcing and for cut flowers. 



Janne d'Or. — A golden yellow rose, of good form. 



Jttlie Mansais. — A large and superb tea-scented rose, 

 globular, and very fragrant. Its color is white, with lemon 

 centre. 



Lyonnais. — A large rose, and one of the hardiest of its 

 class. It blooms freely, with a pale flesh color. Its half- 

 opened buds are beautiful. 



Louis de Savoy. — Fine yellow, with large and full form. 



Madame de Vatry. — A very fine variety, with large 

 and full form. Its color is deep rose. 



Madame Bravy. — Finely formed, and of a creamy 

 white color. 



Madame Falcot. — Buff yellow, something deeper than 

 Safrano, and more double in form. One of the best. 



Madame Halphin. — Large and full, and its color is 

 salmon pink, with a lemon centre. 



