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an exquisite Rose with a gracefully shaped bud; 

 the flower large and full. One of the best ever- 

 blooming Roses, as it really flowers continuously 

 during the Summer. 



CLARA WATSON; salmon pink, with the pink in- 

 tensified on the outer edges of the petals. A finely 

 formed bud opening into a full, well-shaped flower 

 of delicate construction and colouring. Very good 

 for cutting as it keeps for a long time, and is a 

 most persistent bloomer during the Summer. One 

 of the best Teas for a Rose garden. 



LA FRANCE; a Rose that was very popular a 

 dozen years ago. Its flower is of a peculiar, silvery 

 pink colour, and when the bud opens the outside 

 petals fall over, leaving a bud-like heart. It has 

 much character and is a good bloomer, but is both- 

 ered by insects and the buds are apt to be mildewed 

 unless the garden is situated in a very dry place. 

 A good companion to Kaiserin Augusta. 



CLOTHILDE SOUPERT (Polyantha) } described in 

 previous chapter; a most free-blooming, interest- 

 ing variety. 



GRUSS AN TEPLITZ; a little red Rose that 

 blooms freely all Summer, but is borne on such 



