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ROSES (Class II), continued 
Bon Silene (Hardy, 1S39). One of the very best va¬ 
rieties for cut-flower work. Color bright rose, 
delicately tinted with fawn, sometimes quite light. 
The buds are large, rounded, and deliciously 
scented. A free grower and bloomer. 
Bridesmaid. A very valuable new Tea Rose, a sport 
from the Catherine Mermet. It is a charming, clear 
bright pink in color, and much superior to its well- 
known parent. It forces well under glass, and is 
already very popular with our florists. 
Caroline Marniesse (Rceser, 1S4S). A fine old Nois¬ 
ette Rose and a vigorous climber. White, with a 
slight flesh-colored tint; free-blooming. 
Catherine Mermet (Guillot fils, 1S69). Another 
very desirable variety for forcing under glass. 
Flesh-color, beautifully shaded, large, full, and of 
elegant form, with a fine fragrance. It is a free 
grower and profuse bloomer. 
Christine de None (Guillot, 1S91). An elegant new 
Tea Rose. Color rosy crimson, center salmon- 
rose; very double, large, imbricated, fragrant. 
Vigorous and a free bloomer. Succeeds well un¬ 
der glass. 
Chromatella (Coquereau, 1843). Svn., Cloth of 
Gold. A superb climbing Noisette, especially 
adapted to the southern states. Flowtrs very large, 
double, bright golden yellow. The true variety is 
scarce in collections. 
Climbing La France. A chance sport from the well- 
known La France; of remarkably vigorous growth, 
but with flowers similar in every respect. 
Climbing Malmaison. A strong-growing variety of 
the old Souv. de la Malmaison; of an upright, 
vigorous habit. An excellent pillar Rose. 
Clotilde Souperl (Soupert & Notting, 1890). A 
beautiful Polyantha; white, shaded with pink. A 
free grower and an exceedingly free bloomer, mak¬ 
ing a very desirable and showy variety for outdoor 
bedding. 
Devoniensis (Foster, 1838). A very popular old va¬ 
riety, and one of the best for general culture. 
Color pale yellow to creamy white, large and lull, 
with a fine fragrance. 
Duchess of Albany (W. Paul & Son, 1S83). Similar 
to La France, but much deeper in color, larger and 
a vigorous grower. An excellent variety. 
Duchess of Edinburgh (Nabonnand, 1S75). An 
elegant dark variety, either for culture under glass 
or in the open ground. Probably a Bengal, al¬ 
though introduced as a Tea. Color deep crim¬ 
son in bud; large anti full flower; blooms freely. 
Etoile de Lyon (Guillot, 1SS2). A grand Rose for 
forcing; of superb form and habit. Color rich 
saffron-yellow, brighter in the center; very large 
and full, blooming profusely. Grows vigorously. 
Gloire de Dijon (Jacotet, 1853). One of the most 
valuable old varieties, and especially so for forcing. 
Very vigorous in growth, forming a good climber. 
Color yellow, shaded with salmon, very large and 
full; superb in bud. Useful at the south in the 
open air. 
Golden Gate (Dingee & Conard). A vigorous, free- 
flowering varietv, excellent for bedding. Cream} 
white with yellow at base of petals; large, double 
and very fragrant; has long pointed buds. 
Hermosa (Manchesau. 1S49). Ibis beautiful old 
Rose is almost too well known and appreciated to 
need a description. For bedding it is unsurpassed, 
and quite hardy. Rosy pink; an abundant bloomer. 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (Lambert dr Reiter, 1S92). 
Pure white, with a very pale lemon tint in the cen¬ 
ter. A grand new Hybrid Tea for forcing under 
glass. Flowers of large size, full, and produced in 
great abundance. 
La France (Guillot fils, 1S57). A Hybrid Tea, with 
a hardy constitution, moderate in growth, but 
abundant in bloom. Pale peach-color with rose 
center; large and full, forming exquisite buds. 
Fine for forcing purposes. 
Little Pet (Henderson, 1S79). A pretty little Poly¬ 
antha Rose, very dwarf and a profuse bloomer. 
Flowers pure white, very double and cupped. 
Mme. Caroline Testout (Pernet-Ducher, 1891). A11 
elegant Rose belonging to the Hybrid Tea class. 
The color is clear pink, and the fragrance very pro¬ 
nounced. It is in the way of La France, but a 
superior variety. 
Mme. A. Veysset. A very distinct sport from La 
France, retaining all the good qualities of the latter, 
with elegantly striped flowers. Sometimes known 
as "Striped La France.” 
Mile. Augustine Guinoisseau (Guinoisseau, 18901. 
Sometimes known as "White La France.” Almost 
pure white, with simply a slight tint of flesh-color, 
in all other respects, the same as its parent, La 
France. 
Maman Cochel (S. Cochet, 1893). A very popular 
variety for bedding out in the open ground, as well 
as for pot culture during summer. Salmon and 
clear rose beautifully blended. Large double flower 
and splendid bud with stout stems. 
Marecha! Niel (Pradel, 1S64). This superb climbing 
Rose retains its popularity for cut-flowers when 
forced. Flowers large and full, rich deep yellow, 
with a delightful odor. Flic buds are all that 
could be desired. 
Marguerite Appert (Guillot, 1897). A free-bloom¬ 
ing Hybrid Tea, of very large size and good form. 
Brilliant red, darker at base of petals. A valuable 
new variety, furnishing superb red buds. 
Marion Dingee (Dingee & Conard Co., 18921. An 
exceedingly valuable Rose for outdoor bedding, as 
it blooms continuously all summer long. Color 
bright crimson, large and full. 
Medea (W. Paul & Son, 1892). A grand Tea Rose; 
clear, bright lemon color with canary-yellow cen¬ 
ter. Large, full, globular flowers. 
Meteor (Gcschwind, 18871. A new forcing variety 
of vigorous growth. Dark velvety crimson, re¬ 
markably fine in bud. Habit and constitution ol 
the best. 
Mosella 1 Lambert & Reiter, 18961. One of the newer 
Polyantha Roses, with very double little flowers. 
White with a yellow center; tinted with rose. 
Mrs. Bosanqucl (La flay, 1832). An excellent old 
Rose of the Bourbon type; hardy, and a free 
bloomer. White and salmon ; quite fragrant. 
Mrs. Robert Garrett (Cook). An elegant new Rose 
of the Hybrid Tea class; delicate soft pink, both 
in flower and bud. A vigorous grower and free 
bloomer. 
Mrs. Robert Peary I Dingee & Conard, 1898). A 
valuable new hardy white climbing Rose, raised 
from Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. It is a strong, 
rapid grower, with large, double flowers. 
Muriel Graham (A. Dickson & Sons, 18971. An 
elegant new sport from Catherine Mermet. I ale 
cream, with a faint blush; very distinct. One of 
the best for forcing purposes. 
