108 ROSES THAT BLOOM THE WHOLE SEASON. 



cess, and its failure or success can be ascertained 

 in two years ; generally in one. The best varie- 

 ties for the purpose are Lamarque^ Camellia Mouge, 

 Cora L. Barton^ Solfatare^ and Fellenherg ; these 

 planted together, and assisted by art, will produce 

 many distinct varieties, and will fully repay all 

 the trouble and patience bestowed upon them. If 

 it is required to have them of a darker shade than 

 any of these, pollen can be applied from any of 

 the dark-flowering Bengal or Bourbon roses. Of 

 the latter, Gloire de Rosamene will give great 

 brilliancy of color, and is very suitable for the 

 purpose, as it already partakes of the Noisette 

 habit. From these suggestions many others may 

 arise to the mind of the operator, and if acted 

 upon, the results may go beyond anticipation. 



ROSA INDICA ODORATA. 



THE TEA-SCENTED ROSE. 



It is over fifty years since this rose was intro- 

 duced into Europe from China. At what period 

 it was first brought to this country is to us un- 

 known ; but it cannot be less than forty years 

 since ; neither are we aware of any improvement 



