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having- acquired its moss-like pubescence accidentally. Itis>' 

 nowhere found G^rowinp^ iudio'cnous, and from its being first 

 observed in tiie En^-lish "gardens, is supposed to have beeni 

 first raised in Eno-land. There has been, however, some 

 French writers, among- others Redoute, who have claimed 

 it as a native of their clime. Whether it is in reality a na- 

 tive of England or France, is not of great consequence. It 

 is one of the most beautiful of roses, and when seen in the 

 bud, excelling in loveliness, more than imagination could 

 picture. Tiiere are nearly twenty varieties. Most of them 

 prefer a cool and rich soil, excepting the white ; this, if on 

 its own roots, is often apt to change to a pale blush ; none 

 of the moss roses do so well in our climate, on their own 

 roots, as when budded on vigorous stocks. I would there- 

 fore recommend budding the varieties on the Rosa canina 

 or sweet briar. 



Rosa (hnnascena JMiU, (Damask rose). This species, one 

 of the most common in gardens, is a native of the Levant, 

 and was introduced to Britain as early as 157-3. It is pow- 

 erfully and agreeably fragrant, and is the kind most used for 

 making the attar, or essential oil of roses. The varieties are 

 numerous and exceedingly beautifid. Some of the finest are 

 Grand Cels, belle Auguste, Swiss, Quatre seasons, Bona- 

 parte, Rose du Roi, Garnet striped, and York and Lan- 

 caster. 



There are several varieties of the perpetual rose, most of 

 which are the offspring of the damascena. When they be- 

 come better known, they will be the most desirable of 

 the rose family. They bloom throughout the months of 

 September and October, and are as fragrant as their parent, 

 and particularly so in the fall months. Lee's crimson per- 

 petual is well known, as one of the most showy and desira- 

 ble kinds. A few others are, perpetual Philippe I., pompone 

 four seasons, and King of the perpetuals. 



Rosa alba, L. (single white rose.) A native of the Crimea, 

 and introduced in 1597. It is of strong and taller growth 

 than either of the three former. The varieties are Eliza 

 alba, Celestial, belle aurore, belle Adelaide, Cuisse de nymph,, 

 Royal white, &c. 



Rosa spinosissima L., (Scotch rose). The Scotch rose, the 

 R. pimpinellifolia of the French, was but very little known 

 beyond its wild state, till within late years. A communica- 

 tion by Mr. SabinCi ^^ the London Horticidtural Society's 

 Transactions some time since, gives a history of this rose, 

 and describes several seedling varieties. Since which time, 

 however, himdreds of seedlings have been raised and cidti- 

 vated : it is stated that not more than twenty-five or thirty 

 are tolerably distinct. They are very desirable for early 



