Probably no rose was ever better known to the public before it was sent out, than the new crimson Tea, "William F. Bennett," known as the "Bennett Rose." Having heard so much of it, and being a rose grower myself, I made a visit to Mr. Evans' place to see this celebrated novelty. I am very favorably impressed with it. and I feel satisfied that it is all that is claimed for it. Mr. Evans very kindly took me through the whole of his houses; which certainly constitute a very fine range. The first one entered was the propagating house, which was very complete; and nothing is propagated there but the new "Bennett Rose;" part of the house being filled with nice young plants, in two and three-inch pots, ready to be sent out March 15th. The next house was also filled with healthy young stock in two and three-inch pots. Another house which contained young plants planted on benches last fall, showed remarkably strong growth and freedom of bloom. In the last house were the old plants received from England; they were very strong, and showed thousands of buds. The plant is a very strong grower, its foliage is large and bright; and one of these beautiful buds with a long stem is sure to be appreciated by all.

Its color is much like the celebrated Jacqueminot, but its size and shape are like a good Niphetos; its fragrance is unsurpassed by any other Tea rose; in fact it far excels the beautiful La France. This rose will certainly fill along felt want, and will take the place of the Jacqueminot. Claymont, Del.