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ROSE. Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford. A hybrid Perpetual almost 

 always in bloom and one of the best roses grown; bears deep shell-pink 

 flowers the outer petals shading into flesh color; of vigorous growth. 



ROSE. Rugosa (Rosa rugosa, var. Conrad F. Meyer). Very large 

 fragrant double flowers of clear silvery pink, the buds resemble La 

 France. A choice variety. The Rugosas spread badly at the root and 

 must be kept under control. 



ROSE. Sweetbrier, Eglantine (Rosa rubiginosa). A rose inclined to 

 climb. I have had them run 8-9 ft. in a season, but they are often 

 winter-killed unless in sheltered positions. To promote bloom keep 

 pruned back to 4-5 ft. Foliage very fragrant, the small clear pink 

 flowers numerous, single, with petals curving inward at the margin, 

 handsome seed-vessels in autumn. Easily propagated by seed which 

 self -sows; also spreads slightly at the root. 



ROSE (R. Wichuriana, var. Universal Favorite). A vigorous trailing 

 rose suitable for covering banks, stone walls and trellises. Bright green 

 glossy foliage and small double fragrant light pink flowers. Hardy and 

 very good, but not so beautiful as Dorothy Perkins. For Rose culture, 

 see Rose, White Per., June. 



TAMARISK. African (Tamarix Africana or T. tetranda). Earliest 

 hardy species with bright pink flowers borne in great profusion along 

 the slender branches of the previous season's wood, in lovely contrast 

 with the soft feathery foliage. Prune severely when the flowering season 

 is over, as the long stems become bare, and both flowers and leaves 

 spring from new wood only. For later variety see Pink Shrubs, August. 



JUNE 



PINK PERENNIALS 



ALLEGHENY VINE, MOUNTAIN FRINGE (Adlumia cirrhosa). 10 ft. 

 A biennial climber of the most delicate beauty. The first year it makes 

 a low spreading growth of tender green leaves that resembles Maiden- 

 hair Fern. This dies down and the second year the plant begins to run 

 as a vine, with smaller leaves and it bears numerous axillary racemes of 

 small flesh -colored flowers. Very desirable and hardy. When once 

 established it is self -sowing, and then becomes practically a perennial. 

 Give a rich moist soil in a sheltered spot, with the roots shaded from 

 the sun, and it will festoon an arbor in a few weeks. 



