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Some of the most vigorous varieties would make gor- 

 geous pillar-roses, provided pains were taken to lay them 

 flat, and cover them with earth every winter. Without 

 protection, they would suffer severely in the Northern 

 States. 



ACLDALIE was, till recently, the only white Bourbon ; yet 

 it is not pure white, but has a tinge of blush. Of late, 

 another white Bourbon has been added, BLANCHE 

 LAFITTE, which is also faintly tinged with flesh-color. 

 ADELAIDE BOUGEEE is of a rich velvety purple. Du- 

 PETIT THOUAES is of a vivid crimson, large and double. 

 GEOEGE PEABODY is of a purplish - crimson. LOUISE 

 ODIEE is a rose of very vigorous growth, and one of the 

 hardier members of the family : its flowers are of a bright 

 rose-color, of a beautiful cupped form ; and it has a ten- 

 dency to bloom in clusters. PEINCE ALBEET is still 

 hardier. Its color is a brilliant crimson-scarlet, and its 

 autumn bloom is abundant. SIR JOSEPH PAXTON is of 

 a bright rose-color, tinged with crimson: its growth is 

 exceedingly vigorous; and, with moderate protection, 

 it will bear our winters. SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON is 

 unsuqiasscd among roses. It is very large, and beautifully 

 formed. It is of a light, transparent flesh-color; and no 

 rose is more admired in a greenhouse. It will also thrive 



