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APRIL.] FLOWER-GARDEN CLIMBING ROSES. J93 



buds dropping off before expansion. The flower bud 

 is larger than that of the Tea-rose; the petals large but 

 loose, colour light blush. 



No. 12. R. Bdnksice, or Lady Banks' rose, is a free * 

 growing kind, and has a lucid green foliage ; flowers 

 small white clusters with pink centre, very double, and 

 sweet scented ; in bloom during May. From what we 

 have seen of it, the spring months appear too change- 

 able for perfecting all its bloom, many falling off from 

 the chilliness of the nights. The plant naturally is an 

 evergreen, but in our city is deciduous ; grows best in 

 sandy soil, and should be protected by mats during 

 winter. 



No. 13. R. BdnksicB luteapttno. The habit and fo- 

 liage of this are the same as No. 12, and whether hardy 

 or not we have not proved. In Europe it is considered 

 more hardy than the preceding variety. The flowers 

 are larger, of a fine gold yellow, very double, and neat- 

 ly set. It is considered very pretty. 



No. 14. R. multiflora, was amongst the first climbing 

 roses that was planted in this city, and was so highly 

 admired, that twenty dollars were given for one plant. 

 It bears its flowers in close clusters on the wood of 

 last year; the colour is a deep blush; petals thickly set, 

 making it a close and compact small rose; blooming in 

 June. It is losing its celebrity, and giving place to 

 Champney, Noisettia, Grevlllii, &c. 



No. 15. R. white multiflora. In all respects same 

 as No.14, except in flower, which is much lighter, but 

 not a pure white. 



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