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all, except with the late Professor Freeman, who dis- 

 liked it for its interference with his views of ancient 

 buildings, and had no better names for it than ' that 

 baleful plant,' 'that insidious weed,' etc. Those who 

 wish to know all about it should read Shirley Hib- 

 berd's pretty monograph on it; but I will resist the 

 temptation to say more, for my chapter has already 

 run to its full length. I must note, however, that we 

 are still picking good roses, — the last survivors, but 

 very sweet, and very acceptable. 



