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possibly give some seeds ; but those would 

 not produce true Bourbon Eoses, as the former 

 is a hybrid, partaking of the qualities of the 

 Tea-scented lloses. Modele de Perfection, 

 planted near and fertilised with some white Tea- 

 scented Rose, would give seed from which some 

 very delicate Blush Eoses might be raised ; and 

 Le Florifere, fertilised with the Common Bourbon, 

 would also probably produce seed worthy of 

 attention. 



THE CHINA EOSE. 



(ROSA INDICA.) 

 Rosier Bengale. 



THIS rose is said by botanists to be a native of 

 China, from whence it was introduced to our gar- 

 dens in 1718. Its ever-blooming qualities have 

 made it a favourite from the cottage to the palace ; 

 and perhaps no plants have contributed so much 

 to enliven our cottage walls as the Common China 

 Eose (Eosa Indica), and the Crimson China Eose 

 (Eosa Semperflorens). These roses have been 

 and are considered distinct species by botanists. 

 Like all other cultivated roses, they sport much 

 from seed; but the descendants of each may 

 generally be recognised by a close observer. The 

 common and its varieties make strong green luxu- 



