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rose, of a fine white inclining to pink towards the 

 centre ; a hardy strong variety. Theobaldine; this 

 new variety approaches the Noisettes in manner of 

 flowering, though not in growth ; the flowers are 

 large, of a deep rose pink colour, very fragrant and 

 perfectly formed ; the foliage is of a pale yellowish- 

 green ; it is yet so scarce we cannot say what its 

 character in regard to growth and hardiness may 

 be. Thebe, with every character of a Bengal rose, 

 has the odour of the Tea very strong, and is put in 

 this tribe on that account only; it is of a bright 

 rosy-red colour, of rather dwarf habit, flowers pro- 

 fusely, and quite double. Themistocle is a double 

 white, of perfect form, with the centre of the flower 

 inclining to blush. Triomphe du Luxembourg; 

 perhaps there is not a rose mentioned in this little 

 volume that has been so universally distributed 

 over the floral world in the space of eight or nine 

 years, as this celebrated variety ; the flowers are 

 often six inches in diameter, of a peculiar rosy-buff 

 colour, and may be frequently seen of a yellowish- 

 white or deep rose, according to season and situa- 

 tion ; its growth is remarkably strong, in some soils 

 producing shoots five feet long in one season, flow- 

 ering freely and perfectly, and is possessed of con- 

 siderable fragrance. Victoria Modeste, in southern 

 latitudes, is very splendid, blooming perfectly the 

 whole season, which it does not do here, except in 



