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Mons. Noman (Guillot, 1867). Delicate rose color ; very large, 

 and well formed ; a splendid flower in good weather. 



Prince Arthur (Cant, 1875) . Bright crimson ; large and double, 

 as lasting as Gen. Jacqueminot. A remarkably good flower, and 

 an excellent show variety. 



Princess Beatrice (W. Paul & Son, 1872). Deep pink, blush 

 margin ; large and full ; of good substance. 



Victor Verdier (Lacharme, 1859). Fine cherry rose, shaded 

 with carmine ; vigorous, smooth wood ; a fine bloomer, and one of 

 the best of its color. 



5. Plat. 



Annie Laxton (Laxton, 1860). Somewhat imbricated. Deep 

 rose, flushed with cherry crimson ; a vigorous grower, and one of 

 the earliest to bloom. 



Boieldieu (Margottin, 1877). Bright cherry red; very large 

 and full flower, frequently almost too full for opening, particu- 

 larly in wet weather. 



Eugene Appert (Trouillard, 1859). Velvety scarlet crimson, 

 lasting in color ; fine foliage ; flower not very large. 



Gen. Wasliington (Granger, 1860). Dazzling crimson ; very 

 large and full ; a vigorous grower, and a desirable garden rose. 



Oloire de Dijon (Tea, Jacotot, 1853). Buff, with orange 

 centre ; very large and double, with delightful fragrance. The 

 hardiest of the Tea class, and well worthy of a place in every rose 

 garden. 



Marguerite de St. Amand (Jamain, 1864). Somewhat imbri- 

 cated. Clear rosy flesh ; large, full, and fine shape ; a moderately 

 good grower ; subject to mildew. 



Mile. Annie Wood (E. Verdier, 1866). Beautiful clear red ; a 

 fine rich color. Large, full, flat flower ; fragrant. 



Mons. Boncenne (Liabaud, 1864). Synonyme, Baron de 

 Bonstettin. Velvety blackish crimson ; large and full ; a good 

 grower, verj' fine in warm seasons. 



Queen of Bedders (Noble, 1877). Bourbon. Deep crimson 

 rose ; flowering freely in clusters. 



A few fine Garden Hoses. 



BlairiiNo.2 (Blair, 1845). Cupped Hybrid China, not per- 

 petual. Blush with rose centre ; a very vigorous grower ; a good 



