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is very fragrant, and rather a dwarf grower. Or- 

 loff is now an old rose, but for growing and pro- 

 ducing a profusion of bright rose coloured flowers 

 it has few equals ; they are of rather loose form, 

 but very showy at a distance ; it is admirable for 

 covering outbuildings or distant fences ; it is very 

 distinct from Comtesse Orloff, and more hardy; it 

 will even stand the severity of the eastern states 

 during winter. Pompom is also a strong growing 

 sort, with a dense foliage ; the flowers are rosy- 

 pink, quite double, and delicately fragrant; it is 

 very well adapted for covering arbours or un- 

 sightly fences, being a very strong grower, and 

 clothed with foliage from bottom to top. Pru- 

 dence Roeser; this rose appears to be a complete 

 hybrid, and perhaps more properly belongs to ttie 

 Bourbon family; the flowers are finely cupped, 

 perfectly double, and of a fine'rose colour ; it is of a 

 stiff dwarf habit. Rotanger is a delicate coloured 

 dwarf variety ; its flowers are pale rose, changing 

 to a soft blush, produced in great abundance, and 

 agreeably fragrant. Similor, or Le Similar, is a 

 very distinct and changeable coloured Noisette ; it 

 will at some periods, particularly in cloudy weather, 

 open of the most beautiful bright orange colour, 

 and on other occasions I have seen it a pale blush ; 

 at all times perfectly double and -fragrant ; as yet 

 scarce, it has not been fully proven as to its habit 



