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neously, called Crested Moss, is the very best of 

 the group ; its striking peculiarity consists in the 

 green silken mossy fringe surrounding the sepals of 

 the calyx, as it were, half enveloping the bud a 

 regular moustache, far more elegant and beautiful 

 in the estimation of refined taste than any of those 

 worn by the exquisites of the day. Its bright rosy 

 pink buds are large, the bloom opening very per- 

 fect and pendant. If grown on a standard, about 

 two to four feet high, the beauty is improved. This 

 very curious rose is said to be a sport from the 

 Provins Cabbage, and when fully expanded it 

 might be taken for a fine variety of such, though 

 the foliage is stronger, and of a better colour than 

 the original. Reine Caroline may be placed with 

 the provins, and will vie in beauty with any. It is 

 desirable from its being about two weeks later than 

 any of the preceding ; the flower is large, colour 

 deep pink, varying to blush. It grows freely, and 

 is a great bloomer. Grand Bercam is among the 

 darkest, being a deep rose colour; flowers quite 

 large, though not so perfect as some others. The 

 Provins Rose has undergone so much hybridizing 

 by cultivators, that it has, in many instances, been 

 eclipsed in colour, growth, and habit, though few 

 will say that it is excelled in beauty of form. The 

 striped and hybrid varieties from it will come under 

 their proper heads, the best of which will be fully 

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