230 THE ROSE. 
in diameter; very large, above four inches in 
diameter. 
Fulness—semi-double, with two to four 
rows of petals; double, having more than 
four rows of petals, but the seed organs are 
shown when the flower expands; full, in 
which the expanded flowers seldom show the 
stamens. 
Form—cupped, the inner petals are shorter 
than the outer ones, the latter stand erect 
and are generally incurved; globular, outer 
petals are concave, often with convex edges, 
the petals fold richly one about the other; 
reflexed, numerous petals, generally small, 
rising tier above tier to the centre; flat, the 
surface of the flower is level and all the petals 
are exposed to view—varieties of this kind 
are very full and rarely are seed-bearers. 
Abbreviations used, describing the habit of 
growth: 
Vig., Vigorous.—Those sorts which are 
most luxuriant in growth. 
Free.—Varieties which rank next in order, 
producing shoots somewhat shorter or less 
strong than the first. 
Mod., Moderate.—These kinds make a 
compact growth, but do not produce long 
shoots. 
Dwf., Dwarf.—These are the most delicate 
