Crested Moss Rose. The calyx is most beautifully edged with a mossy fringe, which gives to the buds a very attractive appearance.
Madam Plantier is the best white, a most abundant bloomer, and very hardy.
Persian Yellow is the richest and most desirable, as it is the most double of the yellow roses.
Kean is a magnificent, rich, velvety purple, with scarlet centre, making a most delightful contrast with the light-coloured roses.
In the autumnal class there is an almost endless list of names, and every year more are added, some of which are no improvement on those we already have. The few names that are given comprise some of the most desirable that thrive well in our climate. It should be borne in mind that the autumnal display can be considerably increased by cutting off half of the summer bloom as soon as the buds appear, and when the flowers that are suffered to remain have faded, cut back the shoots to three or four buds, so as to throw the plant into a vigorous new growth.
Boule de Neige, a beautiful pure white that also blooms freely in the autumn.
Madame Alfred de Rougemont is white delicately shaded with rose, a most charming flower, also blooming well in autumn.
Duke of Edinburgh is a brilliant scarlet crimson, shaded with maroon, large and full; a most gorgeous flower.
Fisher Holmes, reddish scarlet, shaded with deep velvety crimson, large and very brilliant.
Lord Macauley, a rich clouded crimson, large and full, with petals of great substance.