THE MACARTNEY ROSE. 105 



CLASS II.-AUTUMNAL ROSES, 



BLOOMING FROM MAY TILL NOVEMBER, OR LATER, IF NOT PREVENTED BY FROST. 



ROSA BRACTEATA, 



GROur XX1L— THE MACARTNEY ROSE. 



The original Bracteata Rose was introduced from China by Lord Macartney in 

 1795. It is a shy seed-bearer, and consequently few varieties have been obtained 

 from it. Perhaps the only one the Amateur will care for is the Maria Leonida, 

 but the single is also beautiful. Both are of vigorous growth, but not very hardy. 

 The best situation for them is a south or east wall, where they form most interesting 

 objects, flowering during summer and autumn. 



The plants are evergreen ; the foliage dark, and shining as if varnished ; which 

 feature, in contrast with the milk-white apricot-scented flowers, is striking and 

 beautiful. 



We arrange here the Lucida duplex of florists, a desirable variety, apparently 

 hybridized with the Macartney, forming a handsome Standard or Bush Rose. 



The Berberiifolia Hardii, according to previous arrangements, finds place by 

 the side of this species. We think it distinct enough to stand alone; but, as 

 there is only one variety, we retain it in its accustomed place. This pretty plant, 

 differing from all its congeners, was raised from seed by M. Hardy, of the Jardin 

 du Luxembourg, from between R. involucrata and R. berberiifolia. The 

 latter species has always been extremely delicate in Britain, baffling the skill of 

 the ablest cultivators, although in its native habitats, in the north of Persia, it 

 grows so freely that it is used for fire-wood. Our variety, alas ! resembles too 

 nearly the species : it is delicate, and has been pronounced by some unmanage- 

 able. It suffers greatly from mildew, damp, and cold. The best mode of treating 

 it is to plant it in a peaty soil, in the sunniest and airiest spot in the garden, away 

 from all trees and fences. Take it up every autumn, keeping it in a cold frame, 

 where sheltered from rain and frost. There were at one time above 1000 plants 

 of this Rose here. 



1. Alba odorata ; flowers white, with yellowish centre, large and full ; form, 



cupped. Rarely opens well. 



2. Alba simplex ; flowers white, large and single ; form, cupped; free bloomer 



{Grandifiora) when trained against a wall. Very showy. 

 Double Blush; see Victoire Modeste. 



