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Of the hybrid China there is a great variety, and we 

 owe their origin to the China, Tea-scented, Noisette, Bour- 

 bon, and the French Provence, being crossed with the 

 garden Rose, by which means we are furnished with a 

 splendid variety of elegant flowers, both in form and color, 

 of vigorous growth, and extremely luxuriant foliage. 

 Although these hybrids flower but once in the season, 

 they continue so for a long time. Many run to a great 

 height, and are perfectly hardy ; these will generally grow 

 from cuttings taken off in June. This class of Roses re- 

 quires but little pruning, unless it is cutting out the old 

 wood in November. 



The Noisette is another desirable variety ; the origin of 

 this class was raised from seed of the Musk, fertilized with 

 the China, and the world is indebted to this country for 

 this desirable variety. Most of this class are running 

 Roses, bearing their beautiful flowers in clusters, from June 

 until checked by frost in the fall. This variety will stand 

 out with a slight protection, and is increased by cuttings 

 and layering. 



The Tea-scented China Rose is another beautiful varie- 

 ty, much esteemed for its delicacy of color, and the ex- 

 quisite odor of its flowers. It is generally grown in pots 

 for parlor culture ; it is equally suitable for the open 

 ground, and will survive the severity of the winter with 

 slight protection, which should be removed in March, 

 after the cold weather is over. By this treatment the 

 bushes are more thrifty, and it will bloom more abundant- 

 ly. If the winter be very severe, the bush may freeze, and 

 the wood die level with the ground, which is of no con- 



