BEST VARIETIES WITH CHARACTERISTICS 



of the light yellow type found among the Teas, of 

 which Maman Cochet, Mrs. Dudley Cross and Alex- 

 ander Hill Gray were the forerunners. For decora- 

 tive purposes Mrs. A. R. Waddell and Chrissie Mac- 

 Kellar stand out as the best of the bronze and lighter 

 yellows. 



DUCHESS OP WELLINGTON; Hybrid Tea: Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1909. 

 Intense saffron yellow stained with rich crimson which, as the 

 flower develops, becomes deep copper saffron yellow. Here 

 somewhat lighter. 



Novelty In color, blooming, substance and size. 



Color Beautiful; varies, lighter in summer; rose shadings in 



fall. 



Fragrance Slight spicy perfume. 



Lasting Color good; fragrance brief; form quite good. 



Shape Practically perfect in bud; not good in open flower. 



Substance Very good. 



Petallage Deficient in number. 



Size One of the largest. 



Blooming May and June 8; July 14; August 9; September 9; 



October and late 7; total 47. 

 Hardiness Canes living 6 to 8 inches above ground level in 



spring. 

 Foliage Very good; almost immune from mildew; only 



slightly susceptible to spot. 



Growth Next to the largest. 



Stem Long and strong, only occasionally having a weak 



neck. 



Plant 24 inches. 



Prune 5 eyes. 



Note More nearly fills the requirements than any other 



yellow in cultivation, having a wonderful record 



for many years. 



HARRY KIRK; Tea; Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1907. Bright primrose to 

 amber yellow. With us, light sulphur yellow. 



Novelty In growth, foliage and extreme hardiness. 



Color Beautiful and clear. 



Fragrance Slight; to some persons not pleasing. 



Lasting Color fades except in cool weather; fragrance quickly 



becomes rank; form does not last. 



Shape Almost perfect in bud; not good in open flower. 



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