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new sort to find out its own particular manners : so 

 that, unfortunately, I cannot give a reliable account of 

 the newer Roses, of which Rosarians of standing who 

 are exhibitors will most wish to hear. Not only that, 

 but all lists and catalogues get out of date before very 

 long, the least valuable sorts being superseded as 

 others, more perfect in their especial line, come into 

 commerce. 



In preparing the following list, I have confined myself 

 mainly to the N.R.S. Catalogue, with some additions 

 and omissions : and, however fleeting and ephemeral lists 

 and selections may be, a great many are here mentioned 

 which are not likely to go out of date for some time, 

 and whose manners and customs are now thoroughly 

 established. I have included Hybrid Teas and Bourbon 

 Perpetuals in the large well-known class of H.P.s. 



HYBRID PERPETUALS 



Ahcl Carridre (Verdier, 1875). — Of uncertain growth. 

 Often makes strong secondary shoots, }^et refuses to 

 grow strongly in the s}3ring. Foliage second-rate, and 

 rather liable to mildew and orange fungus. The blooms 

 often " come " bad : not " divided," but malformed and 

 " anyhow " : as a rule a small percentage only arrive at 

 perfection. Not particularly good in petal : but the 

 true shape, partly imbricated, is good when you get it. 

 Beautiful colour, one of the really dark ones : a fair 

 bloom to last, but not of the largest size. Like many 

 of the dark Roses it requires hot, dull, dry weather, and 

 in some seasons the petals will burn, i.e. turn brown, but 

 I am doubtful if this is actually caused by the sun. 

 Rain is more or less hurtful to all Rose-blooms, but the 



