24 ROSES THAT BLOOM IX JUNE. 



HYBRID CLIMBIXG ROSES. 



Under this head, I have to place several sorts 

 that have made their appearance, partaking of the 

 habits of other families, but which, notwithstand- 

 ing, cannot be properly classed with them. It is 

 always a difficult point to decide on the connect- 

 ing link between the various species and varieties 

 of the rose ; they have now become so numerous 

 by hybridization, sports, and other speculative 

 features, that in man}^ instances there is doubt 

 where to place many choice sorts that are almost 

 yearly brought to our notice. I will, however, 

 in no instance, follow the path of others merely 

 because the track is made, but will, from observa- 

 tion, make all my own assertions, and give my 

 own views, trusting that my readers will make 

 allowances for soil, climate, and a difference of 

 opinion on all subjects. 



Garland is a pretty white, producing its flowers 

 in clusters, containing frequently from seventy- 

 five to one hundred, forming a conical corymb of 

 about sixteen inches in diameter, the whole plant 

 appearing in the distance like a pagoda of snow 

 interspersed with foliage of the brightest green ; 



