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Duchess of Wellington: Average

Average.

Average. 20 inches. 6 eyes.

Best of all the Pernetianas tested. By pruning experiments, it has been found best to cut fairly low as this gives better stems and helps hold the foliage; a few more blooms will be secured by high pruning, but this is not advocated unless for garden decoration or low hedge purposes. Does best on Multiflora.

NATALIE BOTTNER; Hybrid Tea; Bottner, 1910. Soft flesh to creamy yellow.

Novelty....... In color and shape.

Color Beautiful, clear and distinct.

Substance. Well above the average.

Medium to large.

May and June 5; July 16; August 4; September 11; October and late 4; total 40.

Canes living 6 to 12 inches above ground level in Fragrance.....Fair.

Lasting.

Color very good; fragrance brief; form good.

Shape.

Good in bud and open flower. ..

Petallage.

Perfect.

Size..

Blooming.

Hardiness.

Foliage Growth.

Stem.

Plant.

Prune. ..

Note. spring.

Very good, being only slightly susceptible to mildew and spot.

Well above the average.