(13 Sep 1884)  Page(s) 330.  
 
Tea Rose Adam.—This is one of the most useful Roses in cultivation, and I venture to say that some of these days it will stand in the front rank of Roses grown more for the continuous supply of buds and flowers which they yield than for the decorative effect which they are capable of affording. My first acquaintance with this Rose was made on the Continent some years ago, where, in a large establishment, the back wall of a Camellia house was devoted to Tea Roses, amongst which were some plants of Adam. All the kinds planted there did well, and gave a large amount of bloom, but there were periods when they were out of bloom with the exception of Adam, which always furnished a bud or two in times of need, and often caused the remark to be made that it was worth all the other varieties put together. It is, however, only fair to say that that favourite of the market growers, Niphetos, did not have a place there; but although Adam scarcely ranks so high as that popular kind, it comes next to it, and the two should always be found in company, forming, as they do, a good contrast as regards colour. I cannot think of two better kinds for a small greenhouse than these two Teas, and I am sure amateurs would find them more satisfactory than Maréchal Niel, which, glorious Rose though it is, is not so well fitted for small houses, and its flowering season is far too short for those who like to cut a Rose every few days through the spring, summer, and autumn months. Speaking of Tea Roses the other day to a friend, a large rower of them, he confirmed my good opinion of Adam, but considers it to be quite distinct from President. This is a matter of some importance, and a point which should be cleared up, as if there are two distinct Roses under the same name, it may be that the true Adam is often not obtainable, and that some disappointment may be the result, that is supposing the two kinds not to be equal in general good properties. What is the opinion of Rose growers in reference to this matter?
 

(13 Jun 1908)  Page(s) 227.  
 
Tausendschon was introduced by Herr Schmidt in 1907, the same year that he introduced the dwarf, free-flowering Polyantha Rose, Aennchen Muller. This latter is a very charming Rose, although much addicted to mildew, but in colour it has a near resemblance to Tausendschon, a fact which makes me think they both emanated from the same cross. Aennchen Muller is said to be the result of a cross between Crimson Rambler and the dwarf-flowering Tea-like Polyantha Rose Georges Pernet, and it is not difficult to imagine a Rose such as Tausendschon springing from the same cross.

(25 Aug 1906)  Page(s) 356.  
 
Roses Aimee Vibert and Crimson Rambler.
An accidental mingling of these two Roses impressed one with the fact that they are worthy companions. How restful to the eye is the snowy whiteness of Aimee Vibert, and its glistening foliage is almost as attractive and refreshing as its blossoms. Crimson Rambler is grand in its way. but it is sadly overdone in many gardens, whereas there are numbers of other Ramblers more beautiful and less gorgeous. I certainly would recommend the planting of some Aimee Vibert where Crimson Rambler is planted as a free bush, and allow both to ramble and grow together. Standards of both are very showy. and give to the Rose garden early in August quite a delightful mass of colour just as the other Roses are waning. —Rosa.

(13 Jun 1908)  Page(s) 228.  
 
Albatross was shown recently before the Royal Horticultural Society, and, judging from its appearance, it is likely to rank high as a show flower. The colour is white, with a fawn shading.

(20 Sep 1902)  Page(s) 386.  
 
Rose Albert Stopford (H.T.). This fine Rose has been remarkably good this year and I have formed a high opinion of its merits. I do not know of any Rose with petals of such substance, no mean quality in a wet season, and in a dry one the flowers stand well. The variety is reputedly a cross between General Schablikine and Papa Gontier, and, of course one expects something good from two such excellent parents. The growth of Albert Stopford is strong and stout, superior to Papa Gontier. The colour is coppery-rose, deepening in centre of flower; the outer petals are deep carmine. The buds are of a splendid long shape, the open flowers bold, showy, and fragrant.

(31 May 1884)  Page(s) 145.  
 
One of the best of the recently introduced exhibition Roses is the one shown in our illustration. It is named Alfred K. Williams, after its raiser. Its character has now been fully proved, and it is a Rose well calculated to sustain reputation of its fortunate raiser, whose name associated with such good and well tried Roses as Auguste Rigotard, one of the most beautiful of the cherry reds; Duchesse de Vallombrosa, a lovely pink, and one which in a dry, hot summer second to none; Egeria, an improvement in growth and flower on the Princess Mary of Cambridge. And this reminds me of one still older, but one of the best for autumn blooming, viz., Madame George Schwartz, a good globular Rose of the Victor Verdier type. In growth Alfred K. Williams may be described as being between Duke of Wellington and Lord Macaulay. It will thus be seen that its growth may be set down as moderate. The wood is thorny, the spines being what the rosarians call red. The form of the flower is perfect, being beautifully abricated and of the brightest carmine red. I know of no Rose resembling it in shape except the Beauty of Waltham, one of our best English productions. No Rose, omitting Gloire de Dijon and La France, is more thoroughly perpetual. It is lovely in early summer, but if aything even more floriferous as the season advances and the colour more beautifully shaded, while, as the autumn comes on, a more abundant flowering Rose could not be named. For exbition purposes, where well grown, it may be associated with Marie Baumann, Alfred Colomb, Charles Lefebvre, and others. One great thing in favour of this Rose is that it grows alike freely on Manetti, seedling Briar, and standard Briar. No Rose since the introaction of Lord Macaulay and Maréchal Niel as been so much sought after as this. It is now some five years old, and yet the demand or it at present far exceeds the supply. The weakly constitution ascribed to it by some may herefore arise from its being overworked. When in good condition it may truly be said to be a star among Roses. J.D.

(25 Aug 1906)  Page(s) 356.  
 
Some Beautiful Monthly Roses.
Cardinal and Alice Hamilton are two good newish sorts, of beautiful colour, the one a cardinal red and the other a velvety crimson, quite worth growing.

(13 Jun 1908)  Page(s) 228.  
 
Alice Lindsell, is one of the good show Roses that one may see in nearly every box. It is creamy-white, with a pink centre, and delightful in form.

(1 Aug 1908)  Page(s) 328.  
 
Correspondence.
[reply to X.Y.Z., Cheshire] Hedge of Roses by croquet-lawn. – China Roses would be excellent for your hedge. Plant either all one sort or several. The following are all good: Armosa, Fellenberg, Mme. Laurette Messimy, Jean Bach Sisley, Common Blush, Queen Mab, Comtesse de Cayla, Fabvier, Baronne Piston de St. Cyr. Polyantha Roses also make beautiful hedges; sorts such as Perle d'Or, Katherina Zeimet, Aschenbrodel, Cecile Brunner are good, but the Chinas would be best. Other good Roses for the purpose are: Perpetual Thalia, Gloire des Rosomanes, Alister Stella Gray, and Gruss an Teplitz; but these would grow some 4 feet to 5 feet in height, whereas the Chinas would be about 3 feet.

(25 Aug 1906)  Page(s) 356.  
 
Some Beautiful Monthly Roses.
Arethusa is quite a break, its blossoms being like miniature specimens of Isabella Sprunt with an apricot suffusion occasionally. Perhaps the yellow is more of a citron-yellow than in Isabella Sprunt.