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types of the true globular form, gradually merging 

 through several varieties to the "pointed" shape, so 

 much admired, as in Catherine Mermet and Comtesse 

 de Nadaillac, Teas, and in General Jacqueminot and 

 Fisher Holmes, H.P.s. 



The " imbricated " form, which is of equal estimation 

 with the " pointed," implies that the petals are regu- 

 larly and thoroughly reflexed upon each other, with a 

 " pip " in the centre, like the flowers of a camellia, 

 A. K. Williams and Le Havre H.P.s are good examples 

 of this shape. There are several gradations also in 

 this form, some being half-imbricated, and some with 

 the outer petals only reflexed. Madame Cusin 

 is a form which would be imbricated, but that the 

 petals, instead of lying close, stand apart from each 

 other. 



Variations of the above standard forms may be found 

 in Madame de Watteville, which might be called the 

 " winged " or " butterfly " rose, an addition to the 

 pointed shape being found in the long outer petals 

 which project as wings : and in Innocente Pirola, where 

 the petals radiate away from the centre point in the 

 perfect form of the whorl of a shell. But a regular 

 shape, with full somewhat high centre, smooth circular 

 outline, and perfect arrangement of petals is necessary 

 to every form of a good Rose. 



The yearly round of care for Rose plants intended for 

 Exhibition purposes will begin with a strict attention to 

 the rules of planting, winter protection, and manuring. 

 Pruning for exhibition has already been noticed (p. 93), 

 and it must be really severe to ensure strong growth. 

 In the subsequent thinning of the buds and shoots he 

 who would win cups and first prizes must " harden his 

 heart," and see that he does not leave too many, 



