We received recently a flower of a sport from Catharine Mermet. which was as large and perfect as the original, but of a soft subdued satiny tint that was neither white nor pink. There have been several sports from this rose recently, and just how far this may differ from them we cannot tell. If they are like this, " superb " will be the characteristic term.

The name pre-empted by the raiser of this is very appropriate as coming after the very popular " Sunset " of Mr. Peter Henderson, as well as from the more subdued shade of color that separates its " glamour " from the parent form. We should recommend its propagation, leaving the question of distinctness to future revelations.