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Black Prince—Intensely dark crimson, approaching 
black; cup-shaped, large and full, one of the finest of its 
class and color. 
Blue Rambler—(See Veilchenblau.) 
Blumenschmidt—(J. C. Schmidt, 190G.) Pure citron- 
yellow, outer petals edged tender rose. A sport from Mile. 
Franzisca Kruger, which it resembles in form and fo¬ 
liage. 
Bon Silene—Bright crimson-rose; large, beautiful buds 
and blooms with very long petals; a well-known old-time 
favorite, ever fresh and new. 
Bordeaux—(Soupert and Notting, 190S.) Claret-red 
flowers in enormous trusses, earlier and more lasting than 
Crimson Rambler. A gold medal winner. 
Bougere—Peach-pink, delicately shaded with lilac; deep, 
full and double ; famous since 1S32. 
Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow)—Pure white, showing 
light flesh upon opening; - elegantly formed, very full ana 
double, with beautifully shaped petals evenly arranged; 
hardy. 
Bridesmaid—Clear, shining pink; buds of exquisite 
shape; stems long, and stiff; a profuse bloomer.. The 
leader of pink forcing Roses since 3893, and likewise an 
outdoor favorite. 
British Queen—(McGredy, 1912.) Purest white on open¬ 
ing, after disappearance of an occasional slight flush in 
the bud. Tvpe of flower between White Maman Cochet 
and Frau I\arl Druschki, with Tea Rose form and re¬ 
finement of finish; petals massive, with an exquisite re¬ 
flex producing a globular and yet pointed form. Stiff 
slender stems; free and fragrant. . An all 'round Rose, 
valuable alike for exhibiting, massing, bedding, decorat¬ 
ing and forcing. Gold Medal N. R. S., 1912. 
Burbank—Bright rose-pink, a shade darker than ITcr- 
mosa, and as a free a grower. 
Canadian Queen—(Dale Estate, 1912.) Rose-pink, with 
variations from light to dark terra cotta, in a color class 
of its own. Thick, glossy and leathery foliage free from 
mildew. A sport from Mrs. J. Picrpont Morgan. 
Captain Christy—Delicate flesh pink, shading deeper at 
center of magnificent double flowers of bright satiny ap¬ 
pearance. 
Captain Hayward—Bright scarlet, very vivid in summer 
and glowing in autumn. Large, full and bold, the outer 
petals finely reflexed, while the center petals stand up well, 
making a flower of striking beauty. 
Carissima—(Walsh, 1905.) Delicate flesh, non-fading, 
small, double, quilled and imbricated flowers of Carna- 
tion-likc form produced freely and late in large pyramidal 
bunches. Foliage bright glossy green. 
Catherine Mermet—Clear, shining pink with rich amber 
center; elegant buds and large globular flowers; handsome 
bush with dark green leaves. A parent of Bridesmaid 
and The Bride. 
Catherine Zeimet—(White Baby Rambler, P. Lambert, 
1901.) Pure snow-white double blooms in profuse clus¬ 
ters, making a sheet of white color, with a fragrance sim¬ 
ilar to Hyacinths. A compact, bushy grower of dwarf 
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