

192 FLOWER-GARDENCLIMBING ROSES. 



about the size of a common Provins rose, and finely 

 scented ; grows freely. The wood is strong, and un- 

 doubtedly it is the finest climbing rose that has come 

 under our observation, and is highly admired. 



No. 8. R. BoursaulL This rose is much thought of 

 in Europe. It is of a purple colour (and once- called 

 Purpurea), has a little fragrance, flower nearly the size 

 of No. ?; wood more slender, and of very rapid growth, 

 and capable of covering a large space. When in flower 

 it is very showy. The old wood is of a purple colour. 

 There is a white variety of it. 



No. 9; R. Lisle, is of a light pink colour, about the 

 shape and size of No. 8, grows freely, and flowers 

 abundantly. This and No. 8. are the hardiest climb- 

 ing roses that we know. 



No. 10. R. microphylla. This rose is unique in every 

 character, resembling No. 21. more than any other. 

 The foliage is very small and neat, and the calyx thick 

 and bristly. The flowers are produced at the extremity 

 of the young shoots in twos or threes, according to the 

 strength of the plant ; they are large and double ; the 

 exterior petals large and full ; those of the interior are 

 very short and thick set; the colour in the centre is 

 dark, shading lighter towards the exterior; the spines 

 are in pairs on each side of the compound leaves. It 

 is perfectly hardy, and greatly esteemed, and not so 

 subject to be attacked by insects as other roses. 



No. 1 1. R. Fmnklinia, or Cluster-tea, generally flowers 

 well in May and June, but during the remainder of the 

 season the heat appears to be too strong for it, the 



