of good form and substance, one of the best Roses of the year. 
There are others which are well spoken of, but we have not 
had an opportunity of seeing them, and without that it is im¬ 
possible to form an opinion, the description of the French 
raisers being of a most high-flown character. 
Bernard Palissy , raised by our friend M. Margottin, of Eourg 
la Reine, near Paris, is a seedling from that fine flower of M. 
Margottin’s raising, Jules Margottin , but it differs from it very 
much in shape, being an expanded Rose, somewhat flat, instead 
of being cupped, the colour is a bright reddish-carmine, the 
habit of the plant is excellent, and we are convinced the flower 
will add to M. Margottin’s fame as a raiser. 
