. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 202 The American Florist. Sept. 2g^ The Color of the Niphetos Rose. I read with much interest the article by F. Schuyler Mathews regarding the color of Jacq and Niphetos roses. 1 think in describing thecolor of the Niphetos, the writer lost one thing entirely. The Niphetos has, at least with me, a decided pink tinge over the tips of the petals. It is thus not only accidentally or occasion- ally, but regularly, both indoors and out. 1 have noticed this characteristic with buds grown from plants received from variou
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 202 The American Florist. Sept. 2g^ The Color of the Niphetos Rose. I read with much interest the article by F. Schuyler Mathews regarding the color of Jacq and Niphetos roses. 1 think in describing thecolor of the Niphetos, the writer lost one thing entirely. The Niphetos has, at least with me, a decided pink tinge over the tips of the petals. It is thus not only accidentally or occasion- ally, but regularly, both indoors and out. 1 have noticed this characteristic with buds grown from plants received from various places as Niphetos. If I am mis- taken, and have not the Niphetos proper I would like to be informed of the fact, and have my rose renamed. The shape is decidedly Niphetos. Please let me hear from others on the subject. Anniston, Ala. F. J. Ulbricht. [The blush tint on the outer petals of Niphetos, of which our correspondent writes, is often very marked especially during the dark days of winter. Nor is it confined entirely to the outer petals, being at times distinct in the very heart of the flower.] The Influence of Saratoga Water. A veracious individual who signs him- self C. S. W., Saratoga Surings, writes to the New York Tribune regarding the origin of the Yellow Harrison rose, which he says "appeared in the time of President Harrison's grandfather, and was pro- duced by grafting a wild rose upon a barberry ; How delightful' Do YOU WANT a list of the leading cem- etery superintendents? You will find such a list in our new trade directory and reference book. Now is the time to get your Stock for Winter Trade. ORCHIDS,. The largest ai,d finest stock of Palms, Stove and Foliage Plants in the country. FRESH DRACANA CANES, all sorts. LILIUM HARRISII and BULBS for Winter Forcing. Send for Special pilces or come and examine our stock. It speaks for itself. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, Hose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelle, N. Y. The finest stock tn the WORLD. Nearly five
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