228 PARSONS ON THE EOSE. 



Mignonette. — Very small, double; in clusters of thirty 

 or forty; rose-color, changing to blush. 



Paquerette. — Fine form, full, only an inch in diame- 

 ter; pure white; growth moderate. 



CHINA OE BENGAL EOSES. — (See p. 41). • 



In some catalogues these are classed under China, and 

 in others as Bengal Roses, the latter name being more 

 generally used. 



Clara Sylvain. — On p. 45 this is classed with the 

 Teas; the catalogues often place it as a Bengal, with a 

 strong cross of Tea. A useful white variety, also called 

 Lady Warrender. 



Douglass. — Medium; full; excellent bud; crimson; 

 very free and popular. 



Dncher. — Very full, perfect form; pure white; free. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. — Good size, rather full; crim- 

 son in bud, lighter when open; moderate growth. 

 Crossed with Tea. There is also a Remontant of this 

 name. 



James Sprunt. — Obtained by a South Carolina clergy- 

 man of this name, from Agrippma (p. 41. ) It is a climb- 

 ing Agrippina with somewhat larger flowers. Excellent 

 for the greenhouse. 



Queen's Scarlet. — Much like Agrippina, but claimed 

 to be superior to it. 



THE EAMANAS EOSE. — (Rosa rugoso). 



Since the last edition was published, this rose has been 

 introduced into cultivation, and has become deservedly 

 popular. The plant is very vigorous, forming large 

 clumps, five or six feet in height, with exceedingly thorny 



