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Some New Roses.

The following list comprises most of the newer Roses that have been
on trial to any extent in and about Philadelphia during the present
winter:

PURITAN (H. T.) is one of Mr. Henry Bennett's seedlings, and perhaps
excites more interest than any other. It is a cross between Mabel
Morrison and Devoniensis, creamy white in color and a perpetual
bloomer. Its flowers have not opened satisfactorily this winter. The
general opinion seems to be that it requires more heat than is
needed for other forcing varieties. Further trial will be required to
establish its merit.

METEOR (H. T., BENNETT.)--Some cultivators will not agree with me in
classing this among hybrid Teas. In its manner of growth it resembles
some Tea Roses, but its coloring and scanty production of buds in
winter are indications that there is Hybrid Remontant blood in it.
It retains its crimson color after being cut longer than any Rose we
have, and rarely shows a tendency to become purple with age, as other
varieties of this color are apt to do. For summer blooming under glass
it will prove satisfactory. In winter its coloring is a rich velvety
crimson, but as the sun gets stronger it assumes a more lively shade.

MRS. JOHN LAING (H. R., BENNETT,) is a seedling from Francois
Michelon, which it somewhat resembles in habit of growth and color of
flower. It is a free bloomer out-of-doors in summer and forces readily
in winter. Blooms of it have been offered for sale in the stores here
since the first week in December. It is a soft shade of pink in color,
with a delicate lilac tint. It promises to become a general favorite,
as in addition to the qualities referred to, it is a free autumnal
bloomer outside. For forcing it will be tried extensively next winter.

PRINCESS BEATRICE (T., BENNETT,) was distributed for the first time in
this country last autumn, but has so far been a disappointment in
this city. But some lots arrived from Europe too late and misfortunes
befell others, so that the trial can hardly be counted decisive,
and we should not hastily condemn it. Some have admired it for its
resemblance, in form of flower, to a Madame Cuisin, but its color is
not just what we need. In shade it somewhat resembles Sunset, but is
not so effective. It may, however, improve under cultivation, as
some other Roses have done; so far as I know it has not been tried
out-of-doors.

PAPA GONTIER (H. B., NABONNAUD.)--This, thoug