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Lady Mary Fitzioilliam (Bennett, 1882).— Elimi- 

 nated by the editors of this edition-. 



Lady Ashtown (A. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., 1904). — 

 This is one of the most satisfactory Eoses that have 

 been introduced of recent years. It was unfortunate 

 in missing the award of the N.E.S. Gold Medal, as 

 few Boses have deserved it better. It has steadily 

 increased in popular favour and is now to be found 

 in every exhibitor's collection. It is easy to grow, 

 generally comes of excellent shape, will stand high 

 culture without getting coarse, and has few if any 

 faults. It is subject to mildew, moderately vigorous, 

 and very free flowering, and a good autumnal. It is 

 high up in Mr.Mawley's analysis, and would be placed 

 by most Rosarians in the best dozen H.P.sor II.T.s. 



Lady Helen Vincent (A. Dickson & Sons, 1907). — 

 One cannot say very much about this Rose, particu- 

 larly as last season was such an unfavourable one. 

 It is a good grower, and in a fine season its large 

 buds, which are produced at the end of each shoot, 

 should give good flowers. It was well exhibited by 

 the raisers, and has been awarded the Gold Medal 

 of the N.R.S. 



Lady Moyra Beauclerc (A. Dickson & Sons, 

 1901). — A very fine variety, which for some reason 

 never gained the Gold Medal, though it certainly 

 deserved it. It is of long vigorous growth, showing 

 a good deal of the Tea habit, but the shoots are 

 slender and pliable and the heavy flowers will need 

 support. They are very large, well shaped and 

 beautifully tinted, but the freshness of the colour 

 does not last in hot weather. Very free-blooming, 

 and fair as an autumnal. This is a reliable Rose 

 for exhibition, but variable in colour. Some ex- 



