98 Ornamental Shrubs. 



beauty at all times. The rapidity of its growth is such 

 that if cut to one or two feet, it is sure to answer all the 

 purposes of a comparatively low ornamental shrub the 

 following season. 



There are several varieties and numerous hybrids 

 worthy of notice. R. r. alba is much the same except in 

 the color of the blossom, which is pure white and very at- 

 tractive. The plant is slightly less vigorous and of smaller 

 proportions, but the scarlet heps contrast so well with the 

 flowers and the rich green foliage as to make it especially 

 desirable. Madame Georges Bruant is a hybrid with 

 broad and handsome foliage and pure white flowers in 

 clusters, semi-double and quite fragrant. It blooms at 

 intervals throughout the entire summer. Agnes Emily 

 Carmen is across with Harrison's yellow, and is one of the 

 best of the group. The blossoms are deep crimson, semi- 

 double, borne in clusters and appearing at intervals during 

 the entire season, even to the coming of frost. The foli- 

 age is also good. The plant may not be quite as vigorous 

 and as well adapted to rough exposures as the rugosa 

 proper but it may be put down as reasonably hardy through- 

 out the Northern States. 



There are other roses that may be grown in bush form, 

 and are especially adapted to that treatment, but they do 

 not call for description in this connection. 



