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A FEW FLO WEFS 
Six New and Notable Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 
Dinsmore is one of the most satisfactory of all bedding roses. 
The flowers arc large, perfectly double, of a rich scarlet crimson in 
color and delightful fragrance. It is a very profuse and incessant 
bloomer, and, being entirely hardy, must give satisfaction. 
Sir Rowland Hill. A splendid new Hybrid Rose. Claret 
color, shaded maroon; flowers very large and full; very sweet 
scented. A fine autumnal bloomer, vigorous grower, and one of 
the darkest roses yet raised. 
Gloire de Margotten. Hybrid Perpetual ; dazzling scarlet, the 
most brilliant yet known ; large, full and finely formed; exceedingly 
vigorous and free blooming. Recommended as a forcing rose. 
Mrs. John Laing. Gold Medal from the National Rose Society. 
A new Pink Hybrid Perpetual Rose, a seedling from Francois 
Michclon, soft pink in color, in the way of Mmc. Gabriel Luizct. 
The flowers arc large, finely shaped and exceedingly fragrant; 
the growth is very vigorous, and the plant is remarkably free from 
mildew. It commences to flower very early, is remarkably profuse, 
and continues in bloom till late in autumn. 
Queen of Queens. Hybrid Perpetual; vigorous; pink, with 
blush edges, large and full, of perfect form, and a true perpetual- 
flowering rose, every shoot being crowned with a flower bud. A 
new style of flower among Hybrid Perpetual Roses, being a cross 
between a Hybrid Perpetual and the Maiden’s Blush, distinct, 
equally good as a garden and exhibition rose, and decidedly the 
finest rose of its color. First-class certificate from the Royal 
Botanic Society. Figured in the Florist , September, 1883. 
Marchioness of Lome. This beautiful rose, dedicated by 
special permission to Her Royal Highness the Princess Louise, 
Marchioness of Lome, produces flowers of an exceedingly rich and 
fulgent rose color, slightly shaded in the centre with vivid carmine. 
They are large, very sweet, full, and of finely-cupped shape, petals 
large and buds long and handsome. It is specially remarkable for 
its truly “ Perpetual” habit, every shoot being crowned with a 
flower bud. $1.50, $2.00 each. 
“Her Royal Highness (The Princess Louise) visited a Flower 
Show held in the grounds of the Institution, consisting of a beauti¬ 
ful display of Cut Roses grown at the Nursery of Messrs. Paul & 
Son, Waltham, where she graciously allowed the name of 1 The 
Marchioness of Lome ’ to be given to one of Mr. Paul’s new seed¬ 
lings, a large rose of a bright carmine color.”— The Times , July 7, 
The collection of six varieties, strong plants, $4.00. 
Six New and Notable Hybrid Tea Roses. 
Duchess of Albany. In the way of La France, but deeper in 
color, more expanded in form, and larger in size. The flowers are 
deep, even pink, very large and full, highly perfumed, and in all 
respects of first quality. The growth of the plant is exceedingly 
vigorous, the habit is good, and the flowers, which are thrown up 
well above the foliage, arc produced in extraordinary profusion. 
Viscountess Folkestone. The largest and most beautiful 
Hybrid Tea we know of; color white, shaded with salmon and 
pink ; deliciously fragrant, and of soft satiny texture, similar to 
La France ; unsurpassed in freedom of bloom, and very remarkable 
for its keeping qualities. It is of luxuriant growth and handsome 
foliage, and of good habit. 
The Meteor. A rose of superior merit, producing quantities of 
finely-formed and remarkably rich velvety-crimson flowers ; very 
vigorous and healthy grower ; a good forcing or summer bedding 
rose. 
Duchess of Leeds. A beautiful new rose, raised from La 
France, but many shades deeper in color, which is on the reverse 
side of the petals ; the habit and foliage are similar ; more profuse 
in blooming. The buds when opening are long pointed, and ex. 
quisitely shaped. 
William F. Bennett. Rich velvety crimson. This superb 
variety has the most delightful fragrance of any known rose. 
The buds are long and pointed, and are produced in great pro¬ 
fusion. 
American Beauty. One of the most popular roses ; a rich* 
rosy carmine, exquisitely shaded. It is truly an everblooming and 
delightfully sweet-scented and vigorous rose. 
The collection, six varieties, strong plants, $2.50. 
Six New and Notable Everbloomino; Tea Roses. 
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Comtessc De Frigneuse. A splendid deep yellow Tea Rose; 
flowers are large and full, with long pointed buds; exceedingly 
fragrant; a strong and healthy grower, and profuse bloomer ; a 
superb bedding rose. 
The Bride. A pure white rose of large size and most perfect 
form. The buds arc pointed and the ends of the petals are slightly 
curved back, giving it a most chaste and elegant appearance. This 
variety has the most delicious tea fragrance, and is a strong-grow¬ 
ing, free-blooming rose, either for summer or winter flowering. 
Papa Gontier. Rich brilliant scarlet. A most distinct and 
lovely rose, resembling somewhat the old Bon Silene, but it is 
double the size ; very beautiful when in the bud, and the flowers 
retain their fine color when fully expanded. It is an excellent 
summer bedding rose; very handsome dark foliage; an exceed¬ 
ingly strong grower and profuse bloomer. 
Madame Hoste. (Tea.) Yellowish white, with deep buff yel¬ 
low centre ; large and full, well formed, with stout petals; a very 
promising forcing rose. 
Souvenir De Paul Neyron. White, beautifully' tinged with 
clear golden yellow, edged with clear rosy crimson ; very distinct, 
exquisite fragrance and flowers produced in profusion. 
Sunset. Rich golden amber, elegantly shaded with deep cop¬ 
pery yellow ; in growth, habit and free-blooming qualities resem¬ 
bling the celebrated Perle des Jardins. 
The collection, six varieties, strong plants, $2.00. 
