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not hinder this Rose from doing well, but, like all 

 Roses, the best results will be obtained on good 

 cultivation. 



The Banksian Rose (R. Banksiae). 



Named after Lady Banks: the white variety of 

 this Rose was introduced into this country from 

 China in 1807, and in about 1817 the yellow variety 

 arrived to beautify our homes. Flowering from April 

 until the second week in May, it is one of the first 

 Roses to greet us growing in the open. Of most 

 rampant growth, this Rose, not unlike a double-flower- 

 ing cherry, delights in a southern aspect and a high 

 wall space, which it will soon cover. The beautiful 

 yellow variety is almost scentless, but the white, with 

 its large flowers, has an odour not unlike that of 

 Violets. 



Unfortunately, the Rose is rather delicate, and 

 dislikes an exposed position, but where it is suited to 

 its surroundings it is surprising what growth it will 

 make in a short period of time. Summer is the correct 

 season in which to prune this Rose, and as soon after 

 it has flowered as possible. The plants should be well 

 thinned and all shoots that are left should be tipped 

 and tied in. The Banksian Rose delights in a deep, 

 rich soil, and a good mulching after a storm of rain, 

 when the wood is growing, will greatly help. 



You can hardly ask too much of the Yellow or 

 White Banksian Rose if given good soil and a south- 

 ern aspect, for it will cover the tallest wall and live 

 to a great age. 



The Polyantha Rose (R. Multiflora). 



This group, the varieties of which are by no 

 means all hardy, hails from Japan and China, and 

 varieties introduced have given birth to others of great 

 value. 



Introduced into this country in 1804, it soon be- 

 came popular. Easily grown in dwarf or climbing 

 varieties, it is found in most trade catalogues. One 

 variety, De La Grifferaie, is used largely as a stock 

 on which to bud Tea-scented Roses, and a very excel- 



