28 THE ROSE BOOK 



A Selection of Varieties 



[Unless otherwise mentioned, these give few blooms 

 or none in autumn.) 



Abel Carrier e. — One of the darkest of roses ; the 

 blooms are large, well formed, and of intense crimson 

 colouring. It is not recommended as a reliable variety 

 for the garden. 



Alfred K. Williams. — ^A perfect bloom, of bright red 

 colour, but the growth is weak. Indispensable to 

 exhibitors, but of little value for garden display. 



Captain Hay ward. — The flowers, which are none too 

 full, are of scarlet-crimson shade and fragrant. An 

 easy rose to grow, and one that gives a few blooms in 

 autumn. 



Charles Lefebvre. — A rose of good form and splendid 

 colouring, bright crimson, with darker centre. Usually 

 grows well. 



Clio. — A very vigorous variety; the shoots are so 

 strong that they should be pegged down instead of 

 being cut back at pruning time. The flowers, which 

 are of flesh-pink colouring, come in thick clusters, but 

 they are not very attractive. 



Commandant Felix Faure. — A rose of intense red 

 shade, tinged with black. Most attractive. Growth is 

 vigorous. 



Duke of Edinburgh. — A splendid bright-red rose, of 

 perfect form. A few blooms may be expected in autumn. 

 Easy to grow. 



