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The Garden, supplement Oct 23, 1915
Plate 1504
THE SINGLE ROSE PRINCESS MARY.
SINGLE Roses invariably possess a charm peculiar to themselves. The wild Roses of our hedgerows, which were so glorious Pin the month of June, are now radiant with their arching sprays of scarlet hips, and a source of admiration to naturalist and rosarian alike. In the new seedling Rose Princess Mary we have a gem of the first water that stands unrivalled in its rich deep crimson colour. The flowers are large, with bright golden anthers that stand out in gorgeous contrast to the lovely velvety sheen on the upper side of the petals. It is indeed a flower of a most refined finish, and, beyond all, it possesses in a high degree the precious gift of fragrance. Moreover, it flowers over a very long season, for it is almost as gay with flowers now as it was in the days of June. In growth it is fairly compact and upright. It is a capital bedding Rose, and also makes a good standard. It may come as a surprise to many to learn that it is the result of a cross between Richmond and J. B. Clark, both crimson Hybrid Teas, it is true, but both have full blooms and bear no resemblance to the five-petalled Princess Mary. Like most single Roses, the colour of the flowers is better on the growing plants than it is in the cut state. The foliage is dark green, and we believe it to be practically mildew-proof, which should add considerably to its value. Our coloured plate is prepared from blooms kindly supplied by the raiser, Mr. Elisha J. Hicks of Hurst, Berks, who is to he heartily congratulated on his production.
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