1899.] ESSAYS. 9 



stout stems. It is free flowering, highly perfumed, niid one of 

 the finest of the roses. 



Mrs. 7?. G. 8harman Crairford. — This is deep rosy-pink in 

 color, with outer petals shaded with pale flesh. It is a free 

 l)Ioomer all the summer. 



This variety and the preceding one were awarded gold medals 

 Ity the National Rose Society of England. 



Marr/aret Dickson. — This is a magniflcent rose — white, with 

 j)ale flesh centre, and very fragrant. 



Clio. — The flowers of this variety are large, of fine form, 

 llesh color, shaded in centre with rosy pink. It has handsome 

 foliajre and is a vigorous grower. 



Mad. Georges Britant. — This has single white flowers with 

 very pointed buds. The foliage of the new growth is very 

 bright and contrasts prettily with the older growth. It is a free 

 bloomer and well adapted for planting with Rugosa varieties, 

 with which it is closely allied. 



Liberty. — This is a hybrid tea-rose and is to be put on the 

 market in the spring of 1900. 



Its originator claims for it all the desirable qualities that a 

 rose should possess, and whenever it has been exhibited it has 

 attracted marked attention. Its color is like Meteor at its 

 best. 



Ramblers. — Among: other varieties of roses the Ramblers de- 

 serve special mention, and among them the Crimson rambler is 

 the most desirable. It is of climbing habit and can be grown in 

 a variety of ways. It is of Japanese origin and is universally 

 admitted to be the greatest rose novelty of recent years. It is 

 perfectly hardy. 



Wichuriana Hybrids. — This rose and its hybrids are valua- 

 l)le additions with their single and double flowers and rich glossy 

 foliage. For a ground carpet or for trailing to any object, they 

 are very desirable. 



Lord Penzance''s tSweet Briar Hybrids. — The foliage of these 

 is deliciously scented, and the flowers are single and of the most 

 beautiful kinds. 



