122 PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



cold and sodden ; water should never stand round the 

 roots ; frequent stirring of the surface of the soil is very 

 beneficial. A few bits of charcoal, broken fine and mixed 

 with the earth, will impart the richest brilliancy to the 

 flowers. 



The following list of China roses will be found to include 

 the best old varieties. New hybrids are constantly pro- 

 duced, and all of this class make good window plants. 

 China roses are called also " Bengal '' roses. 



List of China Roses. 

 % 



1. Agrippina, or Cramoisi Superieur. Rich, velvety crimson, very 



double. 



2. La Superbe. Purple crimson, very double, flowers always opening 

 well. 



3. Eels Blush. A profuse bloomer ; flowers large and double, resem- 

 bling a tea rose. 



4. Indica, or Common Daily. Dark blush or rose color ; free grower 

 and profuse bloomer. This is the common "monthly rose." 



5. Indica Alba. A white variety of the last, of more slender growth, 

 but double and free flowering. 



6. A dwarf form of JR. Indica, called " Fairy Rose," Tom Thumb, 

 Lawrenceana, is a pretty little miniature rose, very double, and about as 

 large as a dime or half dime. 



7. Mrs. Bousanquet. Creamy blush, very fine; by some classed as a 

 Bourbon, which it seems to be. It is very distinct from other Chinas. 



8. Semper flor ens, or " ' Sanguinca." Very double; cupped; rich 

 crimson. Every where grown and appreciated. 



