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Class V -HYBRID TEA ROSES. 



(Rosa Ixdica Odorata Hybrida. i 



This is a new group, flowering as profusely as the ^Monthly Roses, produced from 

 crossing Teas with Hybrid Perpetuals ; it is yet in an incipient state ; within a few 

 years there will, doubtless, be a great many varieties introduced. There has not been 

 opportunity for testing the hardiness of most of the kinds, but they will probably prove 

 quite as robust as the Victor VercUer race of Remontant Roses. Those originated by 

 Mr. Bennett have not been proved for cultiu-e in open air, but under glass they flc»wer 

 in great profusion, and are of great value for cut flowers when sf) grown. No group 

 attracts more attention than this, and it is certainly destined to attain great popularity. 

 La France, the oldest variety of the class, is probably more highly prized by connoiseurs 

 than any other Rose, and though none of the new varieties in this division have proved 

 her equal, there will yet be found some worthy companions among them. 



AVe offer two sizes of plants : one grown in 4] inch pots, the other size from 2^ 

 inch jjots. 



Beauty of Stapleford. i Bennett, 1879.) From Alba Rosea X Countess of Oxford. 

 Mod. or free. Rosy-red, somewhat the shade of Countess of Oxford, but with a more 

 violet tinge; flowei-s well foi-med, large, pretty in bud; without fragrance; mildews 

 easily. Large size, 75 cents; small size, 50 cents. 



Captain Christy. [Lacharrae. 1873.). Supposed to be from Victor Verdier X 

 Safrano. Dvf- Delicate flesh color, of deeper shade towards the centre : peculiar 

 foliage, somewhat resembling Mahonia leaves ; without fragrance. A lovely rose when 

 it opens in perfection. Small size, 40 cents. 



Cheshlint Hybrid \G. Paul. 1S73. i From Madame de Tartas X Prince Cam-. 

 ille de Rohan. Vig. Cherry-carmine, with a shade of violet; flowers large, full, slightly 

 fragrant. A free bloomer in spring, but not in autumn ; distinct and fine. Prices for 

 large and small plants the same as for common sorts of Roses. 



Duchess of Connaught. [Bennett. 1879.) From President X JDuchesse de 

 VaUoinbrosa. Dvf. Silvery-rose: of large globular form ; highly scented. Both in color 

 and general appearance this variety resembles La France, but the flowers are mor^ circu- 

 lar and the foliage larger. If it prove sufficiently distinct from La France, it may be a 

 valuable addition; thus far, La France is decidedly the better sort. Large size. §1,00; 

 small size, 60 cents. 



Duchess of Westminster. [Bennett, 1879.) From President x Marquise de 

 Castellane. Mod. Carmine-rose; large, f'lll flowers, with a faint Tea odor. This retains 

 very nearly the same clear shade of color as Marquise de Castellane, which is not com- 

 mon among the Teas. Large size, 75 cents; small size, 50 cents, 



Duke of Connaught. {Bennett, 1879.) From President X Louis Van Houtte. 

 Dvf. Bright crimson, changing to reddish crimson ; large, full flowers, with but little 

 fragrance. A showy, good Rose, both in bud and flower, but. unfortunately, of very 

 weak, slow growth. Small size, SI. 00. 



Hon. George Bancroft. (Bennett, 1879.) Madame de St. Joseph X Lord 

 Macaulay. Duf. or mod. Deep red, shaded with violet-crimson; large, full flowers, 

 of semi-globular form, and buds of good length. Highly scented, with a peculiar and 

 delightful perfume, combined in the two parent varieties ; wood nearly smooth ; foliage 

 large, dark-green, handsome ; fades quickly and often comes in poor form. Large size. 

 §1.00; small size. 75 cents. 



Jean Sisley. {Bennett, 1879.) From President X Emily Hausburyh. Fre>' or 

 mod. Lilac-rose ; large, or very large ; very full, without fragrance. A very free 

 bloomer, always in flower, but having too much substance; it is not valuable for forcing, 

 the buds not opening well. Fades badly, and is very subject to mildew, more so than 

 any other variety in the class. It may have some value in open air; it is useless for 

 forcing. Large size. GO cents ; small size. -tO cents. 



