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by the fact that the large majority of new Eoses 

 belong to this division ; nor is this to be 

 wondered at when we consider that we have here 

 the hardiness against frost of the H.P.s combined 

 with the true perpetual character of the Teas, with 

 a gain if anything in size and beauty of shape. As 

 a rule, the Hybrid Teas should be pruned fairly 

 closely. They withstand a hot, dry climate or 

 summer much better than the H.P.s, and are not so 

 exacting in the matter of soil requirements. 



Alice Grahame (A. Dickson & Sons, 1903). — Eli- 

 minated by the editors of this edition. 



Alice Li7idsell (A. Dickson & Sons, 1902). — It is 

 of fair growth and habit, and the blooms are unique 

 in shape, being truly globular with yet a decided 

 point in the centre. Unfortunately the colour is 

 not very distinct, but the young flowers have colour 

 in them, which fades, however, in the older flowers 

 to nearly white.— Gold Medal, N.E.S. 



Antoine Bivoire (Pernet-Ducher, 1895). — This is 

 no longer considered an exhibition variety. Eli- 

 minated by the editors of this edition. 



Apotheher G. Hofer (N. Welter, 1900) .—Elimin- 

 ated by the editors of this edition. 



Augustine Guinoisseau (Guinoisseau, 1889). — A 

 whitish sport from La France, of similar manners 

 and customs, except that the flowers are very inferior 

 in size, colour, and shape. No good for exhibition. 



Avoca (A. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., 1907). — A 

 beautiful shaped flower, of medium size, only useful 

 for the late shows, as it is produced on the ends of 

 long shoots which take time to grow. Colour 

 crimson scarlet. Awarded Gold Medal N.E.S. Not 

 very free flowering. Fragrant. 



