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MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT— Probably no rose stands higher in pub- 
lic estimation today than La France, and when we say this elegant new rose 
is a far better rose than the La France, we have said about all that can be 
said. It is decidedly large, deeper and more brilliant in color, and as good in 
other ways. The petals are large and of elegant form; exquisitely edged and 
borueied with clear silver rose. Both flowers and buds are extra large and of 
very elegant form; color is brilliant, satiny rose. 
METEOR— A reliable ever-bloomer of the deepest glowing crimson; flow- 
ers very double, and petals slightly recurved; a beautiful open rose, vigorous 
grower and very fine bloomer; a grand rose in this climate. 
MRS. ROBERT GARRETT— A beautiful, large rose of exquisite shape, 
finish and blending of colors. It was raised by Mrs. John Cook of Baltimore, 
Md., the result of a cross between Sombreuil and Madame Caroline Testout.' 
It partakes largely of the latter variety in habit of growth in foliage, spines 
and stems, and in shape of flowers shows a complete blending of both parents. 
The flowers are very large, on strong stems, clothed with clean, heavy foliage 
and strong spines. The buds are long and pointed in shape, and open up 
beautifully into a full, rounded flower. In shape of bud and half-open flower 
it very much resembles Souvenir de President Carnot, but is very much larger, 
color a glowing shell pink, very deep in the center; the fragrance is delicate 
and pleasing. 
SOUV. DE PRES. CARNOT— An excellent rose of recent introduction that 
has already become a great favorite. The flower is of large size, of exquisite 
shape, with heavy, thick, shell-like petals; buds long and pointed similar 
to Niphetos, but very much larger and borne on stiff, erect stems; color 
delicate, rosy flesh, shaded a trifle deeper at the center. An extra good gar- 
den rose. 
GENERAL COLLECTION OF TEA AND EVER-BLOOMING ROSES. 
AGRIPPINA— An excellent rose for bedding or pot culture; continuous 
bloomer; color fine velvety crimson. 
BEAUTE INCONSTANTE— (The Rose of Many Colors)— A single plant 
will bear flowers ranging in color from coppery yellow, blush pink, carmine 
and apricot to light crimson; the bud is especially fine, being a coppery 
orange scarlet, all the variations of coloring appearing in the open flower. A 
strong, healthy grower and a prolific bloomer. 
BON SILENE — Very fine in bud, dark crimson rose, often changing to 
crimson. Very extensively grown by florists for its highly colored buds. 
BRIDE — A pure white rose of perfect form and extra large size. The buds 
are long and pointed, very handsome, while the flower opens up beautiful and 
full; delightfully scented. The most popular White Tea rose. 
BRIDESMAID — A sport from Catherine Mermet. This new variety has 
all the good qualities of the parent, but is of a deeper shade of clear bright 
pink and is a more constant bloomer. 
