. Annual proceedings and bulletin. Roses. are prepared to offer as a substitute either that marvelously distinct and strikingly beautiful rose "Richmond" or its worthy and popular companion "Killarney," and indeed these are now often preferred to "Beauty," irre- spective of the cost. Even from classic Boston comes the trade report as recent as last week, that "The demand for Beauties is not active, many people now preferring Richmonds and ; And when we reflect upon the dismal failures attending the attempts of some growers with Beauties, we are
. Annual proceedings and bulletin. Roses. are prepared to offer as a substitute either that marvelously distinct and strikingly beautiful rose "Richmond" or its worthy and popular companion "Killarney," and indeed these are now often preferred to "Beauty," irre- spective of the cost. Even from classic Boston comes the trade report as recent as last week, that "The demand for Beauties is not active, many people now preferring Richmonds and ; And when we reflect upon the dismal failures attending the attempts of some growers with Beauties, we are moved to pity, and regret that the same glass and efforts were not devoted to other varieties which would be most certain to yield better, if not entirely satisfactory results. In conclusion allow me to say to those of us who are engaged in vari- ous ways in advancing the interests of the rose, and who at times feel the encroachment of its reputed rival—the carnation—supported by its aggressive society, remember, that we too have a society, devoted to the "Queen of Flowers;" and being faithful in our efforts in its ranks and working along lines of its noble aims, and prompted by its suggestions, we shall maintain the rose in its glorious ascendancy to where its unrivaled beauty and adaptability to all phases of decorative adornment justly entitles it, and after having accomplished so much in advancing its popu- larity, we shall still persevere in its behalf until we have achieved the full realization of our cherished desire and ambition, "A Rose for every home; a Bush for every ;. 39. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original American Rose Society. [S. l. ,] : American Rose Society
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