TF. IL Grail, Oakioii, Fairfax Couufij, Virginia 
Laurent Carl 
T _ f choice of the best and most satisfactory red or crimson Rose 
lltlUlC'llt V (111. seems to he a hard one to make. Laurent Carl, Rhea Reid and 
Prince Chas. de Arenlnirg seems to be of about equal value, and the three are certainly 
grand Roses. Laurent Carl seems to, he suited to our hot, dry climate, and does well in 
almost ’any weather; the flowers are large and perfect, of a brilliant carmine color, and 
deliciously scented. The plant is a healthy, vigorous grower and very productive. Price, 
mailing size, from 3-inch pots , 20 cts. ; strong 2-ycar plants. 60 cts. ; extra 3-year 
plants, 75 cts. 
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