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Jacques Porcher

Stem..

Plant.

Prune.

Note.

Strong, but not exceptionally long. 22 inches. 5 eyes.

Of distinct color and does best as an all-round rose. Needs a heavy soil. Has done well in the Pacific Northwest with Mr. Currey.

OPHELIA; Hybrid Tea; Wm. Paul, 1912. Salmon flesh, center shaded light yellow at base of petals.

Novelty...... In color, shape and lasting.

Color...

Distinct, clear and beautiful.

Fragrance. Fair, very delicate.

Lasting Shape.

Substance.

Petallage Size.

Blooming Hardiness Foliage.

Growth.

Stem.

Plant.

Prune.

Note.

Color good; fragrance fair, form very good.

Very good in bud and open flower.

Fair.

Perfect.

Medium, not affected by heat to any extent.

May and June 9; July 12; August 9; September 5; October and late 10; total 45.

No deaths; canes living 6 to 8 inches above ground level in spring.

Somewhat susceptible to mildew and spot.

Fairly good.

Long, usually of good strength. 20 inches. 5 eyes.

Ophelia is an improved Prince de Bulgarie, which accounts for the omission of the latter in the list. Ophelia is strongly recommended on account of its beauty of color, although not as profuse a bloomer as the first two mentioned. It does better on the Multiflora than on the Briar.