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La Reine, Jules Margotten, John Hopper and Mabel 
Morrison are among the best in this class. 
THE PROVENCE ROSE. 
Is sometimes called Cabbage Rose; was known to the 
Romans. Its origin is not known, but growing abund- 
antly in Provenee, the South of France, has received that 
name, although the French themselves call it the botan- 
inal name, Rosa Centifolia. Their habit is drooping and 
straggling, the foliage massive; the flowers are generally 
of globular form, and of delightful scent, so that to say 
a variety is as fragrant as a Cabbage Rose is enough 
recommendation as far as scent is concerned. This is a 
small group, and was formerly an important one. Al- 
though blossoming but once, it would be well to have one 
or two varieties in every collection of any size. 
THE POLYANTHA ROSE. 
This was introduced from Japan, and is distinguished 
from all others by its panicled blooms. It is difficult to 
say much upon this class, as it is only a matter of taste 
whether they are appreciated or not. We have heard 
ladies of fine taste descant for weeks on the beauty of a 
bed of these Roses; would call them all the dear and 
sweet little things imaginable, others would pass them 
by with the simple remark ‘‘’aint they cunning,’’ while 
others would ask in derision why we did not grow a bed 
of dog fennel, for they were sure it would be just as pretty. 
Anna Maria de Montravel and Md’le Cecile Brunner 
are best known in this class. 
THE MOSS ROSE. 
This is a sport from the Provence and was introduced 
from Holland. They are distinguished from all other 
