The Supreme Polyanthus
, Gardens in general have been saved by the Poulsen roses. They are one of the most valuable additions made in recent history to the -world's gardens, for they flower with especial vehemence at. the barren hours between summer and autumn. Their brightness ,is still undimmed. It is a little surprising that for show' purposes 'Caren appears to be very much the most 'popular. It has not yet the vogue of Else or of Kirston, but if it can be shown before the white and blue appear in 'the red, its greater depth of colour gives it an extra charm, at least on the show-bench„ Else, like Shakespeare, remains unrivalled ; she does not " abide our question." Roses have been wonderful. It is said that the compulsory pruning by the May frost stimulated them to later production. Fashion tends towards the yellow role and the bronze. Desiring an extra, yellow rose or two I asked more than one grower which he considered the best of the yellows. The answer was emphatic, that if a good and floriferous " doer " was 'wanted Julien Patin bore' the palm.
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