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flora, similar but with much larger single flowers. A 
new departure was made in this class by the issue of 
Crimson Rambler (Turner, 1893). This is a very 
strong growing Polyantha from Japan, the flowers 
being produced in conical trusses in abundance, and 
lasting in bloom for a long period. ‘It is quite hardy, 
but is not a true rambler, as it often will not grow 
away from the tops of last year’s shoots, but persists 
in breaking strongly again from the base. It does | 
not do well on a wall, but is best as a pillar or 
espalier. Several seedlings have been raised from 
this highly popular variety, two of which have 
gained the N.R.S. Gold Medal :—J. Veitch & Sons’ 
Queen Alexandra, 1901, of a terra cotta pink, and 
B. R. Cant & Sons’ Blush Rambler, 1903, of the 
colour of apple blossom, sweet-scented, remaining 
a long while in bloom, and to be recommended as 
a companion to the well-known parent variety. 
WICHURAIANAS AND THEIR HYBRIDS 
This increasing and important class must not be 
omitted, as they are hardy, will grow and flourish 
almost anywhere, and can be put to a multitude of 
uses. For pillars, pergolas and arches on tall briers 
to form weeping standards—for covering banks, for 
screens, and for rambling amongst trees—in none of 
these positions are they out of place. 
Many of them are sweet scented and not liable to 
mildew—and further, are almost evergreen, retaining 
their foliage through the winter unless the frosts are 
exceptionally severe. 
With a suitable selection of varieties they will be 
