16-i ROSES THAT BLOOM THE WHOLE SEASON. 



"apon as the ne plus ultra of the Rosary. The per- 

 fection and beauty of many of their flowers can- 

 not be denied, and their stiffness of habit is not 

 unpleasant when properly placed. The best form 

 to grow them is on standards, from six inches to 

 four feet high. They are perfectly hardy in all 

 latitudes where the Damask Rose will grow. In 

 bleak situations, where the thermometer falls fre- 

 quently below zero, the stems are greatly benefited 

 by a covering of straw or matting. The rods that 

 support standards should be put on the south side 

 of the plant; the strong sun is thereby warded off 

 the stem, which is beneficial, both in summer and 

 winter. What we have said in regard to the rich 

 culture required for Remontante roses is equally 

 applicable to the Perpetual. 



Among the many, we have selected those that 

 are most distinct, and such as have the greatest 

 tendency to give a succession of bloom. Antigone, 

 bright rose, very perfect ; a profuse and constant 

 bloomer; quite fragrant. Blanche Vihert, pure 

 white, imbricated and fully double, a constant 

 bloomer; plant subject to mildew in cloudy 

 weather. Antinous, whose deep purple-crimson 

 flowers remind us of some of our old Gallica 

 roses; it is quite double, perfect, and fragrant. 

 Bernard, or Perpetual Pompone, is a lovely pink 



