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suffer in this country, but the trees do remarkably 

 well, and Souvenir de La Malmaison, Mrs. Paul and 

 Madame Isaac Pereire, still in commerce, testify to 

 their worth. Not unlike the H.P.'s, these Roses 

 respond to similar treatment in pruning- and general 

 cultivation; indeed, there is little doubt but that many? 

 of our H.P.'s have the Bourbon strain in their con- 

 stitutions. 



The China Rose (R. Indica). 



Introduced into this country from China about 

 the year 1789, they form a group of the truest Per- 

 petuals known. The common Pink and Monthly Rose 

 are the parents of all the varieties introduced. 



They require very little pruning and do best upon 

 their own roots ; although not very strong growers, 

 yet they are hardy and are constantly in bloom 

 throughout the season. 



Many a cottage garden to-day has its China Rose, 

 and the porchway is often decorated throughout the 

 season with this Rose w*hich has not been moved for 

 years. In spite of the lack of attention that it gets, 

 it loves generous treatment and responds to careful 

 cultivation, but above all, it likes a south aspect and 

 a warm corner of the garden. 



The Lawrenceana or Fairy Rose. 



This Rose was introduced from China about 1810. 

 It is simply a China Rose in miniature, and must not 

 be confused with the Miniature Provence. It is in 

 constant bloom and makes a good edging to a Rose 

 bed. It is largely used as a pot Rose, and very pretty 

 it is potted up for house decoration. It is cultivated 

 in the same way as all China Roses, and is quite 

 hardy. 



The Tea Rose (R. Indica Odorata). 



This group is a much valued section of the Rose 

 world, and often the origin of the name is called in 

 question. It is known as (the Tea Scented China bv 



