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THE 



AUTUMNAL ROSE GARDEN. 



To Autumnal Roses we are much indebted for 

 that prolonged season of interest which this 

 " Queen of Flowers " now gives. The roses of 

 June, however splendid, soon fade; but some Per- 

 petual, or Noisette, or Bourbon roses enrich our 

 gardens with their perfume and gay colours, till 

 the chills of approaching winter prevent the ex- 

 pansion of their flowers. Among the most fra- 

 grant of these autumnal beauties are 



PERPETUAL ROSES. 



This division has as much variety in its origin 

 as in its appearance : it would, indeed, be a dif- 

 ficult task to trace the parentage of some of the 

 justly esteemed varieties of this family. Our old 

 red and white monthly roses have, no doubt, con- 

 tributed their share of sweet assistance; for, in 

 many of them, the powerful fragrance of these 

 two very old damask roses is apparent, and no 

 perfume can be more pleasing. 



