BEST VARIETIES WITH CHARACTERISTICS 



The Improvement of the Hardiness, Foliage, or 

 Growth, with regard to the habit of the plant. 



2d — With roses of any new class, the Distinctive- 

 ness, Individuality and Improvement over classes 

 already established. 



Note. — Any new rose which is to receive an award 

 as a new variety must have filed with the Society 

 under whose auspices it competes, a certified pedi- 

 gree if same is known, or certificate giving as many 

 facts as possible with relation to its origin if the 

 entire pedigree is unknown. 



Color [10] 



The conditions to be considered in judging this 

 quality shall be: 



Uniformity, both as to shades and markings; 

 clearness and beauty of the color; and freedom from 

 splotches, muddiness and objectionable shades. 



Fragrance [5] 



The conditions to be considered in judging this 

 quality shall be: 



Abundance and refinement. 



Lasting [10] 



The conditions to be considered in judging this 



quality shall be: 



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