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entangled stems may be noticed forming dense coverts even in 

 the winter season. The flowers are distinguished by a peculiar 

 smell not so agreeable as in other roses, and they continue in 

 sheltered spots even to October. The fruit is often abortive, 

 when ripe perfectly globose. 







" Gather you rose-buds while ye may, 



Old Time is still a-flying; 

 And this same flower, that smiles to-day, 

 To-morrow will be dying." 



