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EOSA MICKOPHYLLA. 

 (THE SMALL-LEAVED ROSE.) 



EOSA MICROPHYLLA RUBRA, from which we have 

 derived all our varieties of this pretty family, was 

 introduced from the East in 1823. It is nearly 

 allied to the Macartney, and is most probably a 

 Chinese hybrid of that rose. The original im- 

 ported plant bearing double flowers makes it ap- 

 pear more probable that it is a mere garden 

 variety. I have received seed from Italy of this 

 rose, and find that plants from it, to use a florist's 

 term, sport amazingly, no two appearing alike. 



Several varieties were formerly cultivated, but 

 having no fragrance and but little beauty, they 

 have gone out of cultivation. The original sort 

 is by far the prettiest, as its prickly calyx is very 

 remarkable. 



Culture. 



This rose is not hardy enough to bear exposure 

 in wet and cold soils ; it will perhaps grow for a 

 time, but seldom bloom well. A warm and dry 

 elevated border or a south wall will suit it ad- 

 mirably : but to see this very curious rose bloom 

 in perfection, bud it on short stems of the Dog 

 Eose, and treat it exactly as recommended for 

 the Tea-scented Eoses ; it will then bloom freely, 

 either in pots or in the flower-borders, and form 

 delightful little plants, quite unique in their cha- 

 racter and appearance. 



