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short hairs, are very distinct, and the trusses of 
small crimson flowers which come, in perfection, 
in the shape of a bunch of grapes, produced quite 
a sensation from their unique character when the 
Rose was first exhibited. It is not an autumnal, 
but lasts in bloom a long time. It does not do well 
against a wall, fairly as a bush with the shoots 
supported by bamboos, and decidedly well as a pillar 
Rose, though autumnals are certainly best for that 
purpose. With the same reservation it will be 
found to answer well as a hedge, but is subject to 
mildew. Psyche (Paul & Son, 1899) is a seedling 
of this variety, with paler flowers and similar habits. 
Queen Alexandra and Blush Rambler, mentioned 
on p. 24, are later descendants. The flower-trusses 
last well, either on the plant or in water, and the 
plants themselves are thoroughly hardy, even in 
America. 
Débutante (M. H. Walsh, 1905).—Pretty soft 
shade of pink belonging to the late flowering section 
of the Wichuraianas. Makes a good weeping 
standard. 
Evangeline (M. H. Walsh, 1907).—Sent out as 
a Wichuraiana but apparently more allied to the 
Polyanthas, a single flower of a bright apple blossom 
colour, very strongly scented—very strong grower— 
late flowering. 
Flower of Fairfield (Schultheis,/1908).—A perpetual 
flowering sport of Crimson Rambler that should be 
an acquisition as perpetual flowering Ramblers are 
scarce. 
Fortunes Yellow (Fortune, 1845).—A _ strong 
growing Noisette, which requires a warm wall and 
a dry situation. The flowers are only semi-double 
