Plate 475. 



ROSE DUKE OF ALBANY. 



This fine Rose was raised from seed by Messrs. W. Paul and Son, the Rose-growers 

 of Waltham Cross, who, during the last thirty years, have originated or introduced some 

 of the best English Roses ; commencing with Queen Victoria in 1850, then followed at 

 brief intervals, Beauty of Waltham, Lord Macaulay, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Vigeron, 

 Lady Suffield, Black Prince, Princess Beatrice, St. George, Peach Blossom, Queen of 

 Waltham, Star of Waltham, Magna Charta, Queen Eleanor, Red Dragon, Rosy Morn, 

 Countess of Rosebery, Duchess of Bedford, Masterpiece, Little Gem, Pride of Waltham, 

 Lady Sheffield, and many others. The above are well known to most lovers of Roses, 

 whether growers for exhibition or garden decoration. 



Duke of Albany, the subject of our illustration, will be distributed in May, 1882, by 

 the raisers, and will certainly add to their reputation. It is a very free and continuous 

 bloomer ; the flowers are large, full, and perfectly shaped ; the petals are large and 

 well-rounded ; the buds, when newly expanded, are of a vivid crimson colour, gradually 

 deepening as the flowers advance in age to a rich velvety black. The growth is vigorous, 

 as in the case of most of the Waltham Cross brood ; and there is a profusion of flowers 

 during the later months of the year. 



Plate 476. 



CLOYE CARNATION THE GOVERNOR. 



A white or pale-coloured Clove Carnation is always a most desirable plant to 

 cultivate, because the flowers are so useful for cut purposes. The variety under notice 

 has been introduced by Mr. W. J. Cross, Nurseryman, Salisbury, and several First-class 

 Certificates of Merit have been awarded to it. The flowers are large, of good shape, full 

 substance, and finely serrated on the edges, which gives the blooms a pleasing appearance; 

 colour white suffused with a delicate tinge of blush, and in dull cool weather the 

 blush tinge appears to be less pronounced. It is a free and vigorous grower, and one of 

 its greatest recommendations is that it blooms so freely. Generally, white-flowering 

 Cloves are of a delicate habit of growth, but this is a conspicuous exception to the rule. 



The Clove Carnations are now much grown for cut purposes, these perfumed flowers 

 being very acceptable for the purpose ; and the blooms of white Cloves command a good 

 market value. 



This new variety is shortly to be distributed by Mr. Cross. 



