Chateau de Bagatelle 
On a wager with Marie Antoinette, in 1780, 
the Comte d‘Artois (later Charles X, the 
second King of the Restoration), built an en- 
trancing little chateau, with its. charming 
gardens in the incredibly brief time of 64 
days. The outlay was three million francs. 
“Cast magnifique!”’, exclaimed Marie An-- 
toinette, on catching her first glimpse of the 
beauty spot which became an enduring re- 
“minder of her wager. “Mais, non, c'est 
une bagatelle” answered the gallant Comte 
d‘Artois. So in this romantic manner the 
name ‘Bagatelle’ originated. | 
The gardens of the Chateau de Bagatelle, 
near Paris, are now used as testing grounds 
to determine the value of new roses, sent from 
all parts of the world. A most interesting 
place! So is the Bagatelle Nursery with its 
specimen evergreens, ornamental trees, Rho- 
dodendrons and new Azaleas.. A ‘cordial 
welcome awaits you. 
