ROSE. 235 



T was but a moment ; o'er the Rose 

 A veil of moss the spirit throws, 

 And robed in Nature's simplest weed, 

 Could there a flower that Rose exceed ? 



The Moss variety of Rose is splendid ; the calyx and 

 peduncles are mossy, giving the rose a rich, novel, and 

 beautiful appearance, distinct and interesting, requisites to 

 be found only in this class of beauties. It is more difficult 

 to root than other Roses, and it will generally take two years 

 to propagate from layers ; it is therefore much easier pro- 

 pagated by budding. The common Moss is the best va- 

 riety, and, like the Scotch Rose, should not be pruned much, 

 neither is it necessary to move it often. 



The Rose known as the French Hundred-leaf, was 

 known to Pliny, as one of the greatest beauties of the Rose 

 family ; but it is destitute of fragrance. It is a distinct va- 

 riety from the Provence j the flower stalk is upright and 

 stiff, destitute of thorns, and is found on the mountains of 

 Switzerland, and other places. 



The Burgundy and Damask possess a similitude, and 

 are frequently confounded with each other, to those that 

 are not good judges. It is commonly called in England 

 Monthly, but generally, in favorable soil and situations, it 

 will flower four times in the year; on this account, the 

 French call it " Rose de Quartc Saison." This division of 

 Roses is much improved of late, and is becoming a great 

 favorite. 



Hybrid Roses of different classes are becoming very nu- 

 merous and fashionable, and by some are now considered 

 the finest in cultivation ; in ten years they will be thought 

 nothing of. 



