JUNE I, 1904. 
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. — 
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form. It is very free, foo. The shade 
would be termed a madder rose. 
Mamie, formerly Mrs. Conway Jones, is 
a Rose for the exhibitor, the rosy carmine 
tint being distinct.’ 
The American Robert Scott, although 
somewhat coarse, assuredly possesses 
merits, or it would lack the support given 
it over the water. As a forcer one of 
our big growers speaks highly of it. 
Now I must dip back a few years. 
Bessie Brown, Dickson’s 1899 triumph, 
is still the H.T. of the time. 
For exquisite coloring Madame Abel 
Chatenay is superb, despite its being in its 
seventh year. 
Madame Cadeau Ramey is another 
superb French Rose, dating back to 1896. 
Although 1893 and 1895 Roses respec. 
tively, Marquise Litta and Mrs. W. J. 
Grant can almost rank as new, and the 
splendid samples at the recent show at the 
Temple would prompt any one to grow 
them. 
Maman Cochet deserves a place here 
among Teas, although 1893 saw its intro- 
duction. And to speak of Maman Cochet 
without noting its white companion would 
be criminal. 
- Dickson did us all a good turn when he 
introduced Mrs. Edward Mawley in 1899. 
Clara Watson, of 1894, and Antoine 
Rivoire, 1895, are deserving a prominent 
place among H.T.’s, whilst Killarney, even 
if it had been a hundred years instead of 
four in British gardens, must be mention- 
ed, for it-was among the most beautiful of 
all Roses at the Temple. 
Marquise de Salisbury, although in its 
twelfth year, is a monument among crim- 
sons, while for buttonholes the canary yel- 
low Madame Pernet Ducher is exquisite. 
Its age is eleven years. 
I will conclude by saying a word for 
Madame Jules Grolez, a vigorous grower 
and of distinct color, introduced five years 
ago.—‘‘ The Gardener.” 
T. A. Weston. 
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TWELVE BEST ROSES. 
THE “ARGUS” SELECTION. 
The number of letters received in 
regard to the selection of the best 
twelve roses. were so numerous that 
it was quite impossible to find space 
for them. The total was 1,444, bringing 
the total number of selections received up 
to 381. The final count plaves La France 
at the head of the list with the splendid 
vote of 338, Maman Cochet holding second 
position with 324 votes. Kaiserin Augusta 
Victoria has moved up and taken“ fourth 
place, while Belle Siebrecht has finally 
beaten Marie Van Houtte for twelfth 
position. : ’ 
La France, with its beautiful shape,° deli- 
cate pale pink colour, and fine perfume, is 
an old rose, having been raised by M. J. 
B, Guillot, Jun., in 1867. Mamam Cochet 
is a modern rose, raised by M. Cochet in 
1893. It is of great size and suostance, with 
fine long buds, and flesh-coloured.’ The 
Bride is a pure white sport from Catherine 
Mermet, often having the edges of the 
petals tinted with a delicate touch of rose 
colour. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria was- 
raised by Lambert and Reiter in 1891. It 
is pure white, with creamy yellow centre, 
the outer petals well reflexed. Prince 
Camille de Rohan is a hybrid perpetual rose, 
crimson maroon in colour, a free bloomer, 
and one of the best dark roses grown. 
Marechal Niel, Cloth of Gold, and Madame 
Lambard are too well known to need de- 
scription. White Maman Cochet, which 
first mae its apperance in 1897, is simply 
a pure. white sport of Maman Cochet. 
Niphetos is a pure white bloom, raised by 
Bougere in 1844. Mrs John Laing is 
another hybrid perpetual, which was raised 
by Bennett in 1887. It isa beautiful, soft, 
clear pink in colour, and of exquisite shape 
Belle Siebrecht is quite a modern rose. _ It 
was raised in England in 1895 by Messrs. 
A. Dickson and Sons, and sent out under 
the name of Mrs. W. J. Grant. But the 
rose and all the stock raised from it was 
sold to an American firm, who at once 
changed the name to Belle Siebrecht. 
The fine response which has been made 
to the proposal to indicate by popular opinion 
the best 12 roses is an indication of how 
widespread rose cultivation is in the State. 
It may be said, also, that popular taste has 
proved in this case to be good taste. The 
roses which have been finally approved ofare 
worthy of a place in any garden. 
Ture WINNING TWELVE. 
La France — 338 
Maman. Cochet 324 
The Bride 300 sag A 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 219 
Prince Camille de Rohan ... 209 
Marechal Niel 201 
White Maman Cochet TO2 = 
Cloth of Gold 182 
Madame Lambard ... 177 
Niphetos... 143 
Mrs. John Laing. 123 
Belle Siebrecht 121 
The other roses which occupy prominent’ 
positions are :— 
Marie Van Houtte 114 
Devoniensis — er gi 
Catherine Mermet ... 69 
Caroline Testout 58 
Perle des Jardins © ... 55 
Sunset : 49 
Lord Tarquin 48 
Sefrano 44 
Papa Goutier ote 43 
Madame Abel Chatenay 43 
Souvenir de Elice Vardin 43 
Climbing Niphetos 39. 
Reine Marie Henriette 39 
Madame de Wattville 38 
Comtesse de Nadaillac 38 
Madame Jules Grolez 38 
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HYBRID TEA ROSES. 
md Taking the true decorative kinds first, 
the following are all worthy of a place in 
any collection : — 
Antoine Rivoire: The flowers of this are 
rosy flesh shaded with yellow, Camellia- 
like in form, and very beautiful. 
Killarney: Most distinct and attractive ; 
large, semi-double, pale pink flowers and 
exquisitely pointed buds, growth vigorous, 
quite as tree as Viscountess Folkestone. - 
Mme. Jules Grolez: A very fine kind. 
Its clear silvery rose color is perfectly dis- 
tinct from any other Rose. ‘there is also 
a pretty yellow shading at the base of 
petals. ‘Lhe buds are long and pointed. 
Altogether a good garden Rose. 
Aurora is very tree flowering, sweetly 
fragrant, and vigorous in growth. lf 
severely disbudded its flowers become very 
large. It was finely shown in pots at the 
Temple Flower Show two or three years 
ago. 
Mme. Eugene Boullet: A very distinct 
variety in color. It may be described as 
yellow, with a salmon and carmine shading, 
Probably this will make a good exhibition 
Rese. Its growths are stiff and strong, 
after the Hybrid Perpetual style. 
Ferdinand Batel is another with con- 
spicuous yellow shading. Although not 
large enough for exhibition, the flowers 
are evenly arranged, and the color delight- 
ful. This yellow shading is characteristic 
of many of the newer Hybrid ‘eas. A 
really fine Rose is 
Germaine Trochon: In growth it is very 
vigorous, but stiff, and its flowers are pro-— 
duced in fine trusses. The color is a 
pretty orange yellow. This variety and 
Gustave Regis are just the kinds to plant 
for bold effect. In large gardens one re- 
quires some tall beds for certain positions. 
If the plants are obtainable with an erect 
habit so much the better. Therefore, this 
Rose is adapted for this purpose. Two 
other-fine garden kinds are 
_ Clara Watson and Souvenir du President 
varnot, the latter resembling a refined 
Souvenir de la Malmaison. 
L’'Innocence: It has been good under 
glass, but that is often very misleading 
as to the behaviour of a Rose outdoors. 
I should like to know more of this kind 
in the open. 
PESSSESES = 
HYBRID TEA ROSES FOR SHOW. 
- The following may be accepted as 
genuine additions to our show Roses. First 
to mention is 
Mrs. W. J. Grant: One cannot speak 
too highly of this magnificent Rose. For 
beauty of petal it is unrivalled, and it is 
wonderfully free. I cannot say I care much 
for it in autumn. | Its fresh colors seem to 
have gone. 
Marquise Litta, I believe, will be ex- 
tensively grown under glass for market. It _ 
is one of the best pot Roses, and we have 
evidence of its popularity as an exhibition 
flower by the large numbers shown. last 
season. : 
Mme. Cadeau Ramey has also gained 
