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The Hybrid Perpetual, or Hybrid Remontant 

 Roses (R. Damascena). These are, all things consider- 

 ed, the most desirable class of hardy Roses for garden 

 culture. The plants are, as a rule, when fairly treated, 

 vigorous in habit, and producing flowers, that for perfect 

 form, fragrance, handsome and brilliant colors are un- 

 equalled. Although the name would indicate that they 

 are perpetual bloomers, this is not strictly the case. All 

 bloom profusely in June, and some of the more prolific 

 ones yield a scattering crop of flowers later in the season, 

 with an increase in the autumn. Although quite hardy, 

 it is best to protect with straw in the winter. They 

 should be planted in a rich soil. Of this class, there 

 are more than one thousand named varieties now in ex- 

 istence. 



The Moss Roses {R. centifolia muscosa), a w^ell-known 

 and much esteemed class, which receive their name from 

 the delicate, mossy growth, that appears on the calyx or 

 flower-cup. The flowers are most prized when in the 

 bud state, but some of the kinds are very attractive 

 when open. The so-called Perpetual Moss Roses, are as 

 a class inferior, with the perpetual quality lacking. All 

 delight in liberal culture. 



The Yellow, or Austrian Roses {R. lutea), are a dis- 

 tinct and attractive class, numbering but few varieties. 

 These are usually budded on the stock of some strong 

 growing kinds. 



The Common June, or Summer Roses, a class of 

 hardy Roses, which yield an abundant crop of flowers in 

 many colors in June. Some of the best "White Roses 

 come under this head. As a rule, these produce flowers 

 under circumstances that would be unfavorable to other 

 kinds; still they will repay good treatment in the matter 

 of soil and cultivation. 



The Climbing Roses. There are a number of differ- 



