THE ROSE AS A 



because it is the result of hybridizing one of 

 the hardier varieties with a pure-blooded Tea 

 variety, — ^is one of the finest Roses ever grown. 

 It is large, and fine in form, rich, though not 

 brilliant, in color, is a very free bloomer, and 

 its fragrance is indescribably sweet. Indeed, all 

 the sweetness of the entire Rose family seems 

 concentrated in its peculiar, powerful, butj at the 

 same time, delicate odor. Color, pale pink. 



Duchess de Brabant is an old variety, popular 

 years and years ago, but all the better for that, 

 for its long-continued popularity proves it the 

 possessor of exceptional merit. It is of very 

 free development, and bears large quantities of 

 flowers of silvery pink. 



Viscountess Folkestone is, like La France, a 

 Hybrid Tea. It is an excellent bloomer. Its 

 color is a soft pink, shaded with cream, with 

 reflexed petals. It has a rich, June-Rose fra- 

 grance. 



Maman Cochet is, all things considered, one 

 of the best of its class. It blooms in wonderful 

 profusion. It is a strong grower. Its color is 

 a bright pink, overlaid with silvery lustre. It is 

 very double, and quite as lovely in bud as in the 

 expanded flower. 



Hermosa is an old favorite. It is always in 



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