(Nov 1911)  Page(s) 62.  
 
ACTIVE. This so-called variety is a synonym of " Dr. Bretonneau," originated by Verdier in 1854. " Active " appeared suddenly in the trade within recent years from an unknown source.
See " Dr. Bretonneau," Bulletin 278. page 263.

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ADELAIDE E. HOLLIS.
Species— P. albiflora.
Originated by Hollis, 1907.
Donated by Farr and Hollis.
Description of bloom.— Type of bloom crown. Form of bloom globular, medium compact. Differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) rose white 1 (8), guards clear, collar same as guards, center clear. Very clear even pleasant color, fades to pure white. Fragrance pleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Size large.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem medium long to medium strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, light green, medium fine; veins green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom extra good ; landscape value good. Value of variety as a whole extra good.
 

(Nov 1911)  Page(s) 62.  
 
ADELE. This so-called variety, not found very widely in the trade, is a synonym of " Livingston," originated by Crousse, 1879. For a description see Bulletin 278, page 289.

(Nov 1911)  Page(s) 107.  
 
ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Specks—P. albiflora.
Originated by Hollis, 1903.
Donated by Hollis.
Description of bloom — Type bomb. Form of bloom, globular compact. Differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) solferino red (157-2), clear; guards solferino red (157-2), clear; center same as guards; fades silver tipped, linear petals concealed throughout bloom. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size medium.
Description of plant — Habit erect, medium to tall, compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem medium long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, coarse; veins reddish green.
Commercial value—For cut blooms poor ; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole poor.
Remarks—There are many better varieties of this type.
 

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ADMIRAL TOGO.
Species—P. albiflora.
Originated by Hollis, 1907.
Donated by Farr and Hollis.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, medium compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) crimson carmine 6-7 (159) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear. Holds color well (no silver tips). Fragrance unpleasant XX. Blooming lime mid-season. Size medium to large.
Description of plant— Habit of plant erect, medium tall, compact. Growth medium strong, healthy. Stem medium long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit medium free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, very dark green, medium fine; veins red.
Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
 

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ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU.
Species— P. albiflora.
Originated by Dessert and Mechin, 1890.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-double. Form of bloom flat, loose. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) purple garnet 5 (165), guards streaked light, collar same as guards, center clear; secondary staminodes absent. Cream white carpels, pink stigma, stamens visible in center of bloom. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time early. Size very large.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage medium furnished, dark green, medium fine; veins red.
Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value extra good. Variety as a whole good.
Remarks — One of the best early reds for landscape.
 

(Nov 1911)  Page(s) 126.  
 
AKSARBEN.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Rosenfield, 1908.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom—Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) dark crimson 4-5 (168) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center, green streaks in carpelodes. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size large.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, dark green, medium fine; veins green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
Remarks—Somewhat like "Karl Rosenfield," but foliage not as coarse, bloom more compact, with green streaks in center.
 

(Nov 1911)  Page(s) 62.  
 
ALBA MAXIMA. This is a synonym of the well known variety " Festiva Maxima," originated by Miellez in 1851. "Alba Maxima" has been started on its masquerade since 1900.
 

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ALBA SULFUREA.
Species— P. albiflora.
Originated by Calot, 1860.
Donated by Cottage Gardens Company.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom globular, compact. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) cream white, guards clear, collar same as guards, center very slightly flecked, stigmas red but fully concealed, very close examination showing a very minute fleck. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size very large to large.
Description of plant— Habit of plant medium erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, medium green, medium fme; veins green.
Commercial value—For cut bloom extra good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
Remarks— Distinct and superior to " Sulfurea," also more compact. "Sulfurea" has cream white stigmas, while stigmas of "Alba Sulfurea" are red.
 

(Nov 1911)  Page(s) 102.  
 
ALBERT CROUSSE.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Crousse, 1893.
Donated by Cottage Gardens Company.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom flat, compact. Not differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) rose white 3 (8), guards clear, collar same as guards, center flecked slightly crimson. Fragrance pleasant. Blooming time late. Very large size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, medium fine; veins green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom extra good ; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.