Laurent Carle: Multiflora

Does better on Multiflora, and exceptionally well in the special bed.

ROBIN HOOD; Hybrid Tea; E. G. Hill Company, 1912. Soft bright rosy scarlet, changing to bright scarlet crimson as season advances.

Novelty....... In foliage, stem and lasting qualities. Color.

Good and clear, but some little blue.

Fragrance.

Above the average.

Lasting.

Color quite good; fragrance endures quite well; form good.

Shape..

Not perfect, but attractive.

Substance.

Above the average.

Petallage.

Practically perfect.

Size Average. ..

Blooming During second year-May and June 14; July 12; August 7; September 6; October and late 3; total 42.

Hardiness..... Canes living 8 inches above ground level in spring. Foliage.

Especially good, almost immune from spot and mildew. Growth.

Very good.

Stem.

Long and fairly strong.

Plant. 22 inches.

Prune.. .5 eyes.

Note.

Easy to establish; not yet tested on Multiflora.

GEORGE C. WAUD; Hybrid Tea; Alex. Dickson & Sons, 1908. Orange vermilion.

Novelty....... In color and fragrance.

Color.

Clear and attractive.

Fragrance.....Quite marked.

Lasting ..

Shape.

Substance.

Petallage Size.

Blooming Hardiness. ....

Color good, little liable to blue; fragrance endures; form good.

Good in bud; pleasing in open flower.

Above the average.

Varies; too many in spring, too few in summer.

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