BEST VARIETIES WITH CHARACTERISTICS 



erect stem so much desired in roses, and the best 

 varieties open slowly and keep well after being cut. 

 During the past two years a new class has come 

 into existence Pernetianas, introduced by the great 

 French hybridist, Pernet-Ducher. The first were 

 crosses between Lutea and the Hybrid Perpetuals, 

 and have been classed as Hybrid Teas and Hybrid 

 Austrian Briars in many catalogues. While possess- 

 ing many such characteristics, they are, nevertheless, 

 often distinct as to foliage, and on account of their 

 breeding should be classed separately. Many have 

 the fault of losing their foliage early, Lyon Rose 

 being a great offender in this respect. The new intro- 

 ductions vary greatly in value, but the best, Madame 

 Edouard Herriot, is indispensable; and from the im- 

 provement shown it is evident that this new class 

 will have great bearing on the future of the outdoor 

 rose. Already traces of the new cross may be noticed 

 in many of this year's introductions, especially in 

 the foliage and color. Many seedlings with Perne- 

 tiana blood are so distinct that they may be readily 

 picked out from other seedlings. The foliage is beau- 

 tiful and distinct while it lasts, and undoubtedly a 

 cross will soon be made which will show even greater 

 improvement than Madame Edouard Herriot over 

 Lyon the latter rose is already nearly obsolete. 



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