Garden Notes - Marechal Niel to Pernet Ducher

Marechal Niel
(Noisette)

Introduced as far back as 1864, it still remains unequalled in color and popularity. As a climbing rose for covering the roof of a conservatory it is most useful and attractive, but, having a delicate constitution, requires a south or south-west wall when grown in the open. Should be sparingly pruned, unless blooms are required for exhibition purposes.

Marquise De Sinety
(Hybrid Tea)

A distinct and very beautiful garden rose. B3eing free in habit of growth, it is very useful for bedding, and with its coppery orange colouring, shaded to fiery red, it is at once attractive and pleasing. Introduced in 1906, it is undoubtedly the best of its colour, and has become very popular. Thrives best on a light soil.

Meg Merrilies
(Sweet Briar)

One of the Hybrid Sweet Briar roses raised by Lord Penzance in 1893. Both foliage and flower are deliciously fragrant. It produces a profusion of bloom during June and July, followed by enormous quantities of scarlet hips. Requires little pruning, and is quite hardy. Recommended for forming impenetrable hedges of great beauty.

MME. Abel Chatenay
(Hybrid Tea)

This variety is undoubtedly the most popular rose in its section. The long pointed flowers, produced abundantly and continuously, call forth admiration from all, whether grown in standard, half-standard, or bush form. It is hardy, vigorous, and should be sparingly pruned. For bedding and decoration it is unequalled. Introduced in 1895.

MME. Pernet Ducher
(Hybrid Tea)

A perfect garden rose, producing freely and continuously, exquisitely formed buds, on long erect stems, suitable for button-holes or house decoration, lasting well in water. Very free and quite hardy, it requires slight pruning, and will thrive best in a rich loam soil. Introduced in 1892.