34 THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN. 



crimson striped roses are yet desiderata, as those 

 we possess are inconstant. The Tricolor Rose 

 fertilised with Globe Hip, which abounds in pollen, 

 will be an experiment worth trying. 



The Tuscany Rose, which is a most convenient 

 variety for imparting dark colours, as it abounds 

 with pollen more than any cultivated rose, should 

 be planted in every rose seminary. 



HYBRID PROVENCE ROSES. 



These beautiful roses are exactly intermediate 

 between the French and the Provence Rose, par- 

 taking, almost in an equal degree, of both parents. 

 They have upon the long and graceful shoots of 

 the Provence the close and more dense foliage of 

 the French rose; and, in some of the varieties, 

 the pale and delicate colouring of the first is 

 enlivened by the rich and deep crimson hues of 

 the latter. The origin of these roses may be soon 

 attested; for, if the Single Moss, or Provence 

 Rose, is fertilised with the farina of Rosa gallica, 

 Hybrid Provence roses will be produced, agreeing 

 in every respect with the above description. 

 Among the most superior varieties is Agnes Sorel, 

 a delicate fresh-coloured rose, very double and 

 finely-shaped; Amelie Guerin is evidently from 



