(15 Mar 1887)  Page(s) 23.  
 
We are in receipt of the summer rose catalogue of the Standard Nursery Company at Homebush, in which many of the modern advances in this flower are described. It is right to say that the establishment is under the management of Mr. Charles Bennett, son of Mr. Henry Bennett, the successful and enthusiastic raiser of pedigree roses in England, and whose chef d'oeuvres in this interesting line of business are the rose 'Her Majesty,' and William Francis Bennett. For the latter a nurseryman of Philadelphia, U. S., paid no less a sum than 5000 dollars; and it is reputed to be the finest rose of the day. It has the brilliant color of Jacqueminot, the shape of Niphetos, the size of Maréchal Niel, a fragrance excelling La France, unequalled keeping qualities, neither fading nor expanding for a long period, a profuse bloom with gorgeous foliage, and has withal a robust and vigorous constitution. Mr. Bennett should be heartily welcomed to Sydney, especially as he is introducing to the colony all the best and most noteworthy of the modern varieties of the rose, and making the business a specialty.