CATALOGUE OF ROSES. 
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full, the petals most symmetrically arranged; growth robust 
and rapid, foliage handsome.’' It has not proved satisfactory i 
to us, being a shy bloomer and mildewing badly. . . 
B. Hermosa, mod. Marcheseau, 1840. Bright rose; a most constant 
bloomer. One of the best... . 
II. R. Hippolyte Jamaiii, mod. Lacharme, 1874. A probable seed¬ 
ling from Victoi' Verdier. Carmine-red; large, full and line 
semi-globular form. The foliage when young has a deeper 
shade of red than is seen in any other sort. The hardiest of 
the Victor Verdier type. Budded plants..j 
T. Homer, tig. Robert, 1859. Salmon-rose, often richly mottled; a 
free bloomer; moderately hardy; beautiful buds,* varying in 
color, but always good; best in the open air. A charming sort. 
H. R. Horace Vernet, dwf. or mod.. Guillot, 1866. Crimson, illumin¬ 
ed with scarlet; large, double, of beautiful wavy outline; in j 
constitution delicate. Budded plants. . 
T. Isabella Sprunt, free. Rev. James M. Sprout, 1865. Sulphur- 
yellow: very beautiful in the bud. A sport from Safrano , 
which variety it greatty resembles in every particular save the 
color of the flower... •_ _ _...... . 
Beng. ! James Sprunt, rig. Rev. James. M. Sprunt, 1858. A climbing 
sport from Agrippina; crimson; the same color as the pareiit , 
sort, but the flowers fuller and larger.... . I 
II. R. Jean LiabaucI, free. Liabaud, 1875. Crimson-maroon, illumin¬ 
ed with scarlet; large, full, fragrant. A very beautiful dark 
rose. Budded and on own roots_ . _ _ !. ..; 
II. R. John Hopper, free. Ward, 1862. A seedling from Jules Mar- 
gottin, fertilized by Mine. Vidot.. Bright rose with carmiue 
center; large and full; light red thorns, uot numerous; A 
profuse bloomer and standard sort. Budded and on own roots 
T. Jules Finger, free. Bucher, 1879. Bronzed rose, very large; 
sweet-scented. An improved General Tartas _ _ 
II. R. Lady Helen Stewart, mg. Alexander Dickson A Sons, 1887. “A 
Hybrid perpetual of vigorous growth, with stout, erect wood, 
and thick handsome foliage; flowers well carried on a long 
stiff stem, large, full, of most perfect form, and very highly 
perfumed; color, bright crimson-scarlet, uniform throughout, 
petals of great substance, large, round. A very distinct and 
beautiful variety, flowering profusely throughout the entire 
season until late in autumn, when it is especially fine.” 
II. T. La France, mod. or free. Guillot-fils, 1867. Raised from seed of 
a Tea Rose. Delicate silvery rose, changing to silvery pink; 
very large, full, of fine globular form; a most constant bloom¬ 
er, The sweetest and most useful of all Roses; none can sur¬ 
pass the delicacy of its coloring_ _ 
M. Laneii, mod. Laffay, 1854. Red; good foliage with five leaflets. 
not subject to mildew. Budded plants. ....___ 
T. La Princesse Vera, free or vig. Nabonnand, 1878. Flesh 
bordered with coppery-rose; large, full; very handsome in bud 
as well as when fully developed; not much scent; excellent 
for bedding. A useful Rose that should be generally grown. _ 
H. R. La Reine, free or vig. Laffay, 1844. Glossy rose, large, moderate¬ 
ly full; very free flowering, and one of the most hardy. A 
useful Rose, though no longer Queen. Budded and on own 
roots ....... 
II. R. La Rosier©, free. Damaizin, 1874. Belonging to the Prince Ca¬ 
mille type. Velvety-crimson. A fine rose, excelling Prince 
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