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long, and the trees are best tihinned out. Some of the 

 hybrids of this group are most attractive, such as the 

 Garland and Madame d'Arblay; these are strong 

 climbers and a great acquisition to the garden. 



A generous soil and a sheltered site are necessary, 

 for the Musk Rose dislikes an exposed position. 



The Polyantha Rose (R. Multiflora). 



This charming group of Roses is best known to 

 all in its dwarf varieties of perpetual kinds, such as 

 Eugenie Lamesch, L6onie Lamesch, Perle d'Or and 

 others. There have been quite a number of beautiful 

 varieties introduced of late, and all of them are valu- 

 able additions to the garden. The little trees make 

 fine miniature Rose hedges and border edgings. They 

 are always in bloom and the clusters of tiny flowers 

 last a long time. Called by the National Rose Society 

 Pompons to distinguish them from the climbing Poly- 

 anthas, we find them often listed as such. They make 

 good pot Roses and force well. Quite hardy, they do 

 well in poor soil, and only require light pruning and 

 the thinning out of old wood. 



The Macartney Rose (R. Bracteata). 



Introduced from China by Lord Macartney in 

 1795, this Rose is little known by amateurs. It does 

 best on a sout'h wall, flowering in summer and 

 autumn. The habit is vigorous, but the Rose is not 

 very hardy. Moderate pruning and good soil is 

 necessary. A shy seed bearer, this Rose has not given 

 us many varieties, but it is well worth the hybridist's 

 attention, for it holds out great possibilities. 



The Berberry-Leaved Rose (R. Berberifolia). 



A native of Persia, introduced in 1790. It is 

 seldom met with in this country, and does not do well, 

 being rather of a delicate nature. It is of greater 

 interest to the botanist than the rosarian. 

 The Microphylla or Small-leaved Rose (R. Micro- 

 phylla). 



