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The Newer Varieties. 



Duchesse of Albany. — This, next to the Wootton, is the most 

 valuable rose for commercial purposes tested during the past 

 two seasons. It is a sport from La France and originated with 

 Wm. Paul, of England. The color is the deepest shade of 

 pink with a satiny finish to the petals. It is a marked improve- 

 ment on the La France and will probably drive that variety 

 from cultivation as a winter bloomer. It does not seem to 

 lose its color so quickly as La France. 



Madame Hoste. — This variety, originated by Guillot and Sons, 

 in our judgment is likely to be grown largely. The color is 

 usually a pale yellow in winter, though frequently it takes a 

 saffron tinge. It can be used in winter as a substitute for both 

 the Perle and the Bride. The bud is well formed and it swells 

 nicely after being cut. Its shipping qualities are excellent. 



Luciole. — We have tested this charming rose for two seasons. 

 The color is difficult to describe and varies considerably. It 

 would be classed among the pink roses although it frequently 

 takes on a yellow tinge. The bud is very long and pointed 

 and there is never a blind shoot. The buds after being cut 

 frequently swell to a length of four inches. 



The Puritan. — A word to you about this magnificent hybrid 

 white tea, as beautiful as Merveille de Lyon. If grafted on 

 Manetti and grown during winter in a temperature of 65 at 

 night, the flowers will frequently measure five inches across and 

 are produced in the most lavish number. The perfume is much 

 like the Magnolia, and the growth would indicate pure hybrid 

 blood were it not for the perpetual flowering quality. 



