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THE DAMASK ROSE. 
(Rosa Damascena.) 
The introduction of the Damask Kose dates as far 
back as 1573, when, as is supposed, it was introduced 
from Syria. The leaves are pubescent and of pale 
green colour, by which the group is readily dis- 
tinguished. They are all deliciously fragrant ; this, 
and the interest attached to the early introduction 
of the species, will always obtain admirers of the 
Damask Rose. They are mostly of moderate 
growth, and require rather close pruning and rich 
soil. 
La Ville de Bruxelles (Vibert, 1836): bright glossy rose, full 
and very handsome; a robust-growing Rose ; makes a good pillar or 
standard ; rob. 
Leda, or Painted Damask: blush, edged with pink, pretty and 
distinct ; mod. 
Madame Hardy (Hardy, 1832): pure white, large and full; an 
excellent old white Rose, of moderate though good habit ; mod. 
Madame Stoltz: pale lemon, nicely formed, distinct and pretty ; 
vig. 
Madame Zoutman: the palest flesh, often white, shape perfect ; 
the most beautiful of all white Roses ; mod. 
York and Lancaster: red and white, striped, large and full; vig. 
THE AUSTRIAN BRIAR, 
(Rosa lutea.) 
The Austrian Briar was introduced from the 
South of Europe in 1596. The different varieties 
form a beautiful and distinct group, containing the 
deepest and purest yellow Roses in cultivation—the 
Persian Yellow especially; this was introduced 
