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very difficult; Gem of the Prairies, itself a 
hybrid, is the only one on which seed is often 
found in the open air, therefore we should 
probably be far more successful in making 
crosses by using some of the more single 
varieties. 
The most desirable of the class are Anna 
Maria, Baltimore Belle, Gem of the Prairies 
(the only variety that is fragrant), Queen of 
the Prairies, and Triumphant. Baltimore 
Belle is the most beautiful, but seems to 
contain some Noisette blood, which makes 
it less hardy than the others; itis sufficiently 
robust, however, to withstand all ordinary 
winters. The Prairie Roses, like all climb- 
ers, should be sparingly pruned. 
CLASS: 2. 
Austrian Brier (Rosa Lutea).—This is a na- 
tive of the South of Europe, having single 
flowers, of a yellow or coppery-yellow color; 
leaflets 7 togin number. The shoots are of 
a chocolate color, well fortified with spines. 
It is very hardy, and from its color and hardi- 
ness offers inducements to the hybridizers, 
but they will find some difficulty in getting 
it toseed. These roses must not be severely 
pruned or there will be an utter absence of 
flowers; it is only necessary to cut away 
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