78 SEEDS a:nb plants imported. 



49051 to 49123— Continued. 



may possibly be a hybrid between Rosa gallica and R. dumetorum." 

 (Rehder.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30254. 



49103. Rosa albebti Kegel. Rosacefe. Rose. 



■' Slender-branched rose from Turkestan, allied to Rosa icillmottiae. 

 Flowers white, 1^ inches wide." (Rehder.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37977. 



49104. Rosa ar\tensis Huds. Rosacese. Ayrshire rose. 

 This is a British species readily recoghized by its long, slender, trail- 

 ing stems. Popularly known as the Ayrshire rose, the habit of the 

 plant makes it very suitable for covering banks and terraces. The white 

 single flowers, with a tuft of yellow stamens in the center, appear during 

 June and July, and the small oval fruits are red. (Adapted from The 

 Garden, vol. 18, p. 511.) 



49105. Rosa belgradensis Pancic. Rosacefe. Rose. 

 "This resembles Rosa rubiginosa or /'. dumetorum. It is a medium- 

 sized shrub with rather small, slightly glandular-pubescent foliage and 

 clustered pink flowers about 1* inches across." (Rehder.) 



49106. Rosa blanda Ait. Rosacefe. Rose. 

 "(No. 10. November 14, 1919.) Forms a thicketlike growth; free 



seeder. No thorns." 



An erect shrub, 4 to 6 feet high, found generally in damp situations 

 from Labrador throughout the northern United States. The pink flow- 

 ers, which are sweet scented, are single and rather large. It is one of 

 the earliest roses to flower. (Adapted from Wilhnott. The Genus Rosa, 

 pt. 16. pi. 10 Jf.) 

 49107 and 49108. Rosa canina L. Rosacefe. Rose. 



49107. "(No. 16. November 21, 1919.)" A stout shrub. 6 to 13 feet 

 high, with scattered hooked thorns and clusters of fragrant 

 white or pinkish flowers. The roundish fruits are bright red. 

 This rose is found throughout most of the cooler parts of Europe 

 and western Asia and has many varieties. (Adapted from Bean, 

 Trees and Shruhs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 422.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43709. 



49108. Variety subinermis. "(No. 5. November 14, 1919.) Small 

 plant, sparse seeder." 



49109. Rosa Carolina L. Rosaceje. Rose. 

 " (No. 1. November 14, 1919.) Eastern North America. Spreading 



bush, about 3 or 4 feet high, very much covered with thorns. Fair 

 quantity of small red round hips." 



49110. Rosa corhfolia Fries. Rosacese. Rose. 

 " (No. 14. November 14, 1919.) Large bush, heavily fruited." 



This is a very attractive single white rose, common throughout 

 Europe, extending to western Asia. The stems are erect or arching, 

 and the flowers are borne singly or in clusters of two to four. The bright- 

 red fruits ripen in September. (Adapted from WiUmott. The Genus 

 Rosa, pt. 20, pi. 129.) 



For previous introd'^'^tion, see S. P. I. No. 43713. 



