The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-09-15

ana countries r6proSonU0u-lJ WAS
veritable festival of roses-a festival
which occurs every year; but this, by
special effort on the part of the grow
ers was more pronounced than usual.
| heard some people on the veranda
of the New York building on the fair
grounds eXclaimng about the masses
of La France roses blooming by the
thousands in wide beds spread out be-
fore them, and one of them said: Il
wonder if the people out here realize
what theye got in these roses! They
seem to admire them, of course, but
they are not half appreciative
enough" Naturally they are nothing
extraordinary to the POrtlanders, so
they don't eXclaim much, for they are
used to whole houses hanging full OF
them and rose scented air is about the
only kind they breathe from June un-
til October, whereas in New York
roses are as scarce as rich men in
heaven! Now, of course, Portland
has not always had these beautiful
blooms-and she has gained her repu
tatiOn at the expense OF much care
and persistent effort. Why should not
some of her sister cities emulate her
example and if they can not equal
Portland her climatic conditions be-
ing of enormous advantage, still there
are many varieties grown here tnat
would no doubt flourish elsewhere
with a little extra care to tide over
during the winter. The following list
may prove of interest, as we'll as or
profit, in showing some OF the varle'
ties grown:
Marechal Neil-Deep sulphur yellow,
very fragrant.
Madame Alfred Carrier-Flesh white,
salmon yellow.
Madame Cecil Berthod-Deep golden
yellow.
Madame Rachel-Pure snow white.
Madame Breste-Rose red, shaded to
crimson.
Madame Camille-Delicate rosy flesh,
changing to salmon.
Madame de Watteville-Shade of
creamy yellow.
Madame JOS. Schwartz-Pure white.
shaded pale yellow.
Madame Guilliot-Pure white tinged
with yellow.
Marie Van Houtte-Pale, dreamy yell
low to cream white.
Princess Adelaide Moss-Fine reddish
blush.
Paul Neyron-Flower immense deep
rose, fragrant.
Princess ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS deep
satiny red.
Papa Gontier-Rich cherry red.
Perle deS JardinS-Magnificent yellow
tea rose
Rainbow-Deep coral pink, rich amber.
Safrano-Saffron yellow, long pointed
bud.
Snow Flake-New white rose, waxen
blooms.
Striped La France-New, finely strip
La France-Soft pink, fragrant and a
universal favorite.
White La France-In shape, size and
fragrance like La France, only white in
color.
Vicks Caprice-satiny pink, distinctly
striped.
William Allen Richardson-Coppery
yellow, flushed carmine.
Summer Queen-Bright silvery pink,
full double.
Niphetas-Large. double, sweet, pure
white.
Abel Carriere-Dark, rich crimson.
Belle Rose-Pure snow white
Black Prince-Dark, blackish red.
extra large.
CorneIia Cook-Pure white.
Captain Christy-Delicate pink
Crown Prince-Clear red, deep at
center.
Clotilde Soupert-Pearly white petals,
center shaded with red.
Catherine Mermet-Clear shiny pink.
Countess de Paris-Bright, poppy
Charles Rorolli-Lovely shade of bril-
liant crimson.
DIR. Grill-Clear buff pink.
Etoile de Lyon-Rich golden yellow,
very sweet.
Francesca Kruger-Deeply shaded
coppery yellow.
francesca Pries-Creamy white, shad-
ed amber.
Glorie de Demonstrating of amber,
crimson and cream.
General de Tartars-Brilliant carmine,
shaded violet.
General cqueminot-Crimson, rich
and velvety.
HermoSO-Pink.
Homer-Soft clear rose, salmon snad-
ed.
La Marque-Medium size, pure white.
Louis Richards-Coppery rose.
Magma Charta-Rich. clear. lovely
pink.
Gold of Ophir-Cream and peach pink,
profuse blooms in clusters, climbing.
Golden Gate-Glorious rose, long