186 FLOWER GARDEN CHINA ROSES. [APRIL. 



wood and leaves are like the Hamilton rose, but it grows 

 and flowers more freely. It is scarce. 



No. 20. Rosa Indica dlbapleno, or white China, is a rose 

 of free growth, abundant in flower, and pure white, 

 which renders it very desirable; is larger than No. 1, 

 is greatly admired, and rare ; requires rich light soil. 



No. 21. Rosa Magnifier, magnificent, or magmfica. It is 

 known under all these names. The general appearance 

 of the plant resembles No. 19, but the flowers in shape 

 and colour are similar to the garden Provins rose, and 

 nearly as large. 



No. 22. *Rosa florabimda multiplex. This rose is very 

 correctly named, although the plant is of a moderate 

 stature. The whole is covered with immense clusters 

 of various coloured flowers, changing from pink to dark 

 crimson ; the flowers very double, and greatly admired. 



No. 23. *Rosaflamcea, has a very striking appearance, 

 is of a flame colour, and distinct from any other of the 

 China roses; blooms freely, and is a little fragrant, 

 which makes it desirable. 



No. 24. *Rosa Hibbertia, is a superb rose of a light red 

 colour ; flower of a common size, double and compact, 

 very fragrant, and abundant in bloom. The buds are 

 of a particular shape, being flat at the extremity where 

 others are pointed. It is highly deserving of a situa- 

 tion, and universally admired. 



No. 25. *Rosa Jacksonia, is deep red, large, and very 

 double, of luxuriant growth; is more spiny and elastic 

 than any of the China roses that have come under our 

 observation. The plant altogether is unique in its 

 character, and flowers profusely. 



