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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 19, 1839. 
but it looks something like it. Baroness Rothschild is likely to continue 
long in favour, even if it has slightly deteriorated, for it is of strong, 
hardy constitution, and does fairly well on its own roots. 
Beauty of Waltham (W. Paul, 1862).—Only fair in growth and 
foliage, not particularly liable to mildew or to be injured by rain. The 
blooms seldom come falsely shaped, the form being typical. The 
N.R.S. catalogue calls it imbricated, and the raiser cupped ; my blooms 
never come in either of these forms, but the petals are very closely 
curved inwards in the centre in a manner which proclaims the variety 
at once. Like some others somewhat of this shape, and those of the 
pointed form, this Rose has the good custom of closing in and guarding 
its centre more tightly in hot weather, when it is most needed, than at 
other times. I saw, by-the-by, the other day, a line of the Poet 
Laureate’s misquoted in some paper (not this Journal, I should think), 
to read, “ Tiptilted like the petal of a Rose.” It should, I think, be 
“ the petal of a 1 flower.’ ” I never saw a Rose petal whose shape could 
in any way suggest a turned-up nose. A free bloomer, good in lasting 
qualities, and as an autumnal, but not of the largest size. Has pro¬ 
duced a seedling. Lady Arthur Hill (Dickson, 1889), of novel colour. 
Benoit Cmte (Schwartz, 1883).—See Alfred Colomb. 
Blach Prince (W. Paul, 1866).—Of fine growth and foliage, and 
occasionally gives quite a good dark bloom, but so very rarely that I 
am forced to look upon it more as a pretender than a Prince. 
Boule de Kcige (Lacharme, 1867).—A cross with the Noisette race, 
of good growth and fair foliage, not liable to mildew or much injured 
by rain. The flowers do not always come right, they should not be 
thinned, or the probability of distortion is increased. N.R.S. catalogue 
gives the shape as “ open cupped,” but with me they are imbricated, 
perfect rosettes in every sense. A lovely pure white charmingly shaped 
Rose, but it is an abuse of even catalogue-English to call it medium 
sized, as it is impossible to deny that it is very small. Exhibitors are 
sometimes accused of caring only for big Roses, but I am sure there 
are some who have wished that Boule de Neige was three times the size 
it is, and it would then be not too large, for we should certainly have 
nothing to equal it for show as a white H.P. Stout in petal, and lasting 
in bloom, very free flowering, and good as an autumnal. 
Camille Bernardin (Gautreau, 1865).—Fine growth and foliage, but 
the wood is not very stiff, and the blooms are sometimes pendent. 
Decidedly liable to mildew, but will stand some rain. The majority of 
the blooms come well, and are good in size, petal, fulness, and shape. 
Not imbricated with me, but of pointed centre. Lasting and fragrant, 
a free bloomer, and a good autumnal. A Rose of good constitution, 
most useful and reliable for garden or show purposes. 
Captain Christy (Lacharme, 1873).— Of the robust habit of growth, 
but the wood is unique, and something like that of the Victor Verdier 
race. Splendid foliage, most lovely when young in the spring, coming 
well up under the flower. Does not mind mildew much, and though 
not liking rain, can put up with it better than many of the light coloured 
Roses. The midsummer blooms are apt to come divided and badly 
shaped, particularly on strong shoots, but the good ones are fine in petal 
and fulness, fair in lasting qualities, and of the largest size. A fairly 
free bloomer, and as an autumnal simply the best H.P. we have, for 
flowers in September or even October are often better than those of the 
summer crop. A grand Rose if “ well done by,” grown on the Briar on 
rich strong soil, but rather dainty, and does not like the Manetti stock, 
or being starved. 
Charles Lefebvre (Lacharme, 1861), synonyms, Marguerite Brassac 
and Paul Jamain.—Strong growth, with stiff smooth wood and fine 
foliage. The secondary shoots are much stronger than the early ones, 
and so with me on cut-backs the latest blooms of the first crop are 
generally the best. Rather liable to orange fungus and red rust, but 
not much to mildew, and can stand rain pretty well. Comes well as a 
rule, good in petal, centre, and size, lovely in colour, and beautifully 
smooth in general appearance. Open semi-imbricated shape, which is 
very effective, but not a good form to last. A free bloomer and good 
autumnal. This is the G. 0. M. of crimson Roses. Longfellow’s 
“ Hiawatha ” metre always seems to me to suggest 
Charles Lefebvre, the 
King of Roses. 
Comtesse de Serenye (Lacharme, 1874).—Fair growth and foliage 
rather liable to mildew, and cannot stand rain at all. A free bloomer 
and good autumnal. A Rose that can be very fine when it chooses, but 
with awkward manners, for this is one of the coarse varieties, too full in 
petal, in regard to which the stronger you grow them the worse they 
are. On a maiden growth, especially if the buds be thinned, the sur¬ 
vivor will often be a most unsightly object, and indeed it is very seldom 
that a large bloom will come without distorted shape ; but on the side 
shoots of a cut-back in a dry autumn flowers of a beautiful “ globular 
imbricated ” shape may be got of good lasting qualities. 
Countess of Oxford (Guillot, 1869).—One of a large family of 
smooth-wooded Roses, all, I believe, descended from Victor Verdier 
(1859). Some of them, such as the one under notice, Pride of Waltham, 
and Marie Finger, are quite first class. The different members of the 
family have the same or similar manners and customs. They have 
characteristic smooth wood and good foliage, which is most lovely in the 
early spring, not suffering much from mildew, but very liable to red 
rust, the early shoots being often quite bare of foliage by the end of 
August. They do not like light soil or the Manetti stock, but the 
flowers will stand rain fairly. Countess of Oxford is good in petal, 
fulness, and shape, and of the largest size, sometimes rather coarse. 
Fairly lasting in shape, but the colour soon gets dull, and is much 
lighter on weak plants ; a fairly free bloomer, but not so good an 
autumnal as some of the family. Decidedly liable to sport, Pride of 
Reigate, Pride of Waltham, and, I take it, Monsieur Trievor, a new Rose 
of 1888, having already appeared. A white sport of this variety, of 
which Pride of Reigate seems to give us hope, would be an acquisition. 
Countess of Bosebery (Postans, 1879).—Of strong growth, with 
distinct smooth wood and good foliage. A little liable to mildew, but 
not much injured by rain. The blooms come pretty well, but the shape 
is not always very clearly defined. Fine smooth petals, full and of fair 
size. Only fair in freedom of bloom and as an autumnal.—W. R. 
Raillem. 
(To be continued.) 
Events of the Week. —To-night (Thursday) the National Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society’s dinner takes place at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet Street, 
at 6 p.m. sharp, and a large attendance is expected. Many are now 
preparing for a holiday period, but a time of rest and enjoyment to 
some necessitates considerable activity and work on the part of many. 
A visit to the markets in London or in any large town gives a good idea 
of the business transacted at this time. Covent Garden Market in par¬ 
ticular is crammed with all the good things Qf the vegetable world for 
consumption and ornament, and next Saturday will probably be a busy 
day. On Monday, Tuesday, and Boxing Day the market will be open, 
as the demand for cut flowers is great as this time of year. 
- Royal Botanic Society. —The following are the arrange¬ 
ments for 1890 :—Spring Exhibitions, Wednesdays, March 26th, April 
23rd, gates open at 2 o’clock ; Summer Exhibitions, Wednesdays, May 
14th, June 11th, gates open at 2 o’clock ; evening fete, probable date 
Wednesday, July 2nd, 8 to 12 p.m. ; promenades, Wednesdays in May, 
June, July, commencing May 7th, exhibition and fete days excepted ; 
lectures, Fridays at 4 P.M., May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, June 6th, 13th ; 
general meetings, for election of new Fellows, scientific discussions, 
&c., Saturdays, at 3.45 P.M., January 11th and 25th, February 8th and 
22nd, March 8th and 22nd, April 12th and 26th, May 10th and 31st, 
June 14th and 28th, July 12th and 26th, November 8th and 22nd, 
December 13th ; anniversary, Monday, August 11th, at 1 P.M. 
- The weather in the south of England has been variable during 
the past week, but generally dull, with occasional rain. The tempera¬ 
ture is much higher, with S.W. winds. 
— — The Weather in the North.— For the past fortnight the 
weather in Perthshire has been very variable, showery evenings and 
frosty mornings repeatedly alternating. Frosts of from 2° to 8° have 
occurred, but generally mild, frequently drizzly, weather has prevailed. 
—B. D. 
- A New National Catalogue.—I t is proposed that a new 
edition of the National Chrysanthemum Society’s catalogue be issued as 
early as convenient in the coming year. This work will be aided 
materially if catalogues containing novelties for the select lists, with all 
corrections and additions, be forwarded at once to Mr. Lewis Castle, 
Hotham House, Merton, Surrey, and to Mr. George Gordon, 1, Stile 
Villas, Wellesley Road, Gunnersbury. 
- We are desired to state that the variety of Oncidium 
Forbesi shown at the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society 
was from the collection of E. G. Wrigley, Esq., Victoria House, 
Dukinfield, Cheshire. 
- A Horticultural Association entitled the Criffel Dis¬ 
trict Horticultural Association has been formed for the 
parishes of Kirkbean, Newabbey and Southwick in Kirkcudbrightshire. 
The proprietors in this district have promised liberal support, and a 
large number of members have been enrolled, rules drawn up, and 
office-bearers appointed : these being President, Mr. J. Gibson, Sallow- 
guhairn ; Kirkbean ; Vice-Presidents, Rev. W. J. Rae Mainsriddle and 
Mr. J. Curr, Kindar Lodge, Newabbey ; Secretary, Mr. S. M. Smith, 
Schoolhouse, Kirkbean ; Treasurer, Mr. S. Arnott, Carsethorn, Kirkbean, 
and a representative Committee including the gardeners on the various 
