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THE SCOTCH ROSE. 
(Rosa spinosissima.) 
The Scotch Rose is a native of the north of 
England and Scotland. Many interesting and pretty 
varieties have been raised, but as none of them 
possess the properties of a florist’s flower, they have 
been thought but little of; nevertheless, they are 
very pretty and sweet scented, and blooming so 
early in spring, before any other Roses, are desir- 
able and well worthy of cultivation. They form 
pretty hedges in the Rosarium, and may also be 
planted with good effect upon sloping banks or in 
rough situations. They are so thoroughly hardy 
that they will grow im the poorest soil. The follow- 
ing are a few of the best varieties :— 
Argo: blush. Snowball - white. 
Arthur's Seat: pale blush. Townsend » blush. 
Flora: deep rose. Yellow: straw, often only 
Loch Ness: pale rose. creamy white. 
Pluto: \ilac-rose. 
CLIMBING ROSES. 
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THE AYRSHIRE ROSE. 
(Rosa arvensis.) 
The Ayrshire Rose, a native of Britain, is one 
of the hardiest and most vigorous of Roses. From 
their rampant and quick growth, they are the 
most suitable for covering rough banks, archways, 
arbours, festoons, &c.; they also form beautiful 
objects when grown as weeping Roses, being 
