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R. micrantha. Sm. Has very small ichite flowers on a bush 

 often 6 feet high. Big. It is not found in the western part 

 of the State. Resembles the following in odor, but the flowers 

 are smaller. 



R. rubiginosa. L. Sweet Brier, Eglantine. The fine odor 

 of the leaves and flowers makes this species, rough as it is, with 

 its strong recurved prickles, a great favorite ; it is easily cultivated, 

 and commonly thought to be introduced from Europe. Its per- 

 fectly wild state, in the fields and along hedges in the north part 

 of Berkshire County, has led me to doubt its importation into 

 that part of the State. 



Several species of the rose have been introduced, and are found 

 in many gardens and yards. 



R. Gallica. L., from France, the low bushy rose, with large 

 bright-red flowers, and the only one cultivated for many years in 

 the western part of the State. 



R. Damascena. L. Damask Rose. From the South of Europe. 



R. cinnamomea. L. Cinnamon Rose. From the South of 

 Europe. 



R. muscosa. L. Moss Rose. 



R. moschata. L. Musk Rose. From Barbary. 



R. seniperflorens. L. Monthly Rose. From China. 



R, pimipinellifolia. L. Burnet Rose. From the South of Eu- 

 rope, with its small leaves and stems, and abundance of flowers. 



R. alba. L. White Rose. Delicate, from Europe. 



R. Burgundiaca. L. Burgundy Rose. From Europe. 



R. multiflora. L. Japan Rose. From Japan. 



