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they produce it in tolerable abundance ; so that 

 we may yet expect crimson and other coloured 

 roses of this charming family. 



CLIMBING ROSES. 



Division VI. 

 HYBRID CLIMBING ROSES. 



These are hardy and strong-growing roses, the 

 origin of some of them not well ascertained. 

 Among them, Madame d'Arblay, or Wells' White, 

 has been till now placed among Rosa semper- 

 virens ; but its habit is so different, and its origin 

 so well ascertained, that I have removed it to 

 this division : this robust variety was raised from 

 seed some years since by Mr. Wells, of Redleaf, 

 near Tonbridge Wells. In strong soils it makes 

 the most gigantic growth, soon forming a tree or 

 a pillar of the largest size : its flowers are very 

 double and pretty. The Garland, or Wood's 

 Garland, is also a seedling, raised by Mr. Wells, 

 of Redleaf, I believe, from the seed of the Noi- 

 sette Rose. Like Madame d'Arblay, this is a 

 vigorous grower, producing its flowers in immense 

 clusters. They are fragrant, and change from 

 white to pink after expansion. 



To Hybrid Climbing Roses a very singular and 



