XI. 
VARIETIES BEST ADAPTED FOR SPECIAL 
PURPOSES. 
The kinds marked with an asterisk (*) should be 
Jirst chosen. 
510R PEGGING-DOWN AND BEDDING.— 
‘| For this purpose monthly roses 
are the best, and in selecting suit- 
able varieties, several necessary 
qualities must be considered. When we 
plant roses in isolated positions we often do 
so having regard to some special features 
which, by themselves, would not make the 
varieties of value for massing together. 
Thus, Maréchal Niel and Niphetos are not 
desirable kinds, though they are the finest 
roses of their color. The requisites for a 
good bedding rose are, freedom of bloom, 
healthy habit of growth, and pure, steadfast 
color. Symmetry of form, fragrance, and 
fulness of flower should also be taken into 
consideration. 
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