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its own root, but will make luxuriant growths when budded on a 

 strong stock. It was introduced by Calvert, a nurseryman of 

 Rouen, in France, having been originated by Lelieur, the gardener 

 of Louis XVIII., at Sevres, who wished to name it after himself. 

 The rose was, however, so much admired, that the minister 

 wished it named Rose du Roi, and appealed to the king, who 

 decided in the minister's favor, when Lelieur immediately re- 

 signed his situation. 



DR. MARX is a hardy and luxuriant growing rose, blooms freely 

 throughout the summer and autumn, and is very fragrant. Its 

 shape is cupped and fine, and its color a bright, rosy carmine. 



Due D'AUMALE is a new and thrifty variety, with beautiful 

 and very fragrant flowers of a bright crimson. 



DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND is a very beautiful cupped rose. Its 

 growth and foliage are very luxuriant, and its color delicate rose. 

 It cannot however be relied upon for an autumnal bloom. 



ELIZA BALCOMBE is one of the new white Remontants. Its 

 flowers are Avell formed and small, sometimes slightly tinted with 

 blush, and blooming in clusters. Like the other white Remon- 

 tants, it is a desirable acquisition to this class. 



ERNESTINE DE BARENTE is one of the new French roses, and 

 is indeed a beautiful little flower, very regularly cupped, very 

 double, and in shape much resembling a fine double Ranunculus. 

 Its size is scarcely larger than a quarter dollar, and its color is a 

 bright pink. With its delicate, small, dark foliage, good habit, 

 perfect hardiness, and abundant blooming qualities, it forms one 

 of the most desirable little floral gems we know. 



EARL TALBOT is a very double and fragrant rose, of the largest 

 size. Its color is a deep rose, and it is well adapted for a warm, 

 dry climate, and for forcing. 



LADY ALICE PEEL is a very perfect and beautiful rose, finely 

 cupped and very double. Its color is deep pink, often veined 

 with red. 



LA REINE is the largest Remontant rose known. It is beau- 

 tifully cupped, almost globular, very double, and very fragrant. 

 Its color is a brilliant rose, slightly tinged with lilac, and as 



