138 ROSES THAT BLOOM THE WHOLE SEASON. 



thought follows thought, according to the order in 

 which objects and events are related to each other." 

 The perpetuity of bloom, and the hardy nature of 

 the Bourbon Rose fills up a chasm that had long 

 been deplored by amateurs and cultivators in 

 northern latitudes. They are decidedly more 

 robust, and withstand a greater degree of cold 

 than either the Noisette, Tea, or Bengal roses. It 

 is now our impression, that in a few years, these, 

 with the " Remontante" family, will be the only 

 roses cultivated in all the states north of Virginia ; 

 and there is no reason why, in time, there should 

 not, be among them specimens exhibiting all the 

 distinctive varieties disseminated among other 

 groups, such as mossy, striped, spotted, mottled, 

 not excepting a yellow colour in its brightest 

 shade. In those now described, every colour will 

 be found, from nearly pure white to dark crimson 

 purple. 



ftcidalie, has been in cultivation several years, 

 but is only now coming into notice for its distinct 

 pale rose-white colour; the flower is perfect in 

 form, large, and a little fragrant ; the plant is quite 

 hardy, and grows well. Augustine Lelieur, pos- 

 sesses considerable fragrance, is of a rosy-purple 

 colour, full, round, well formed, and is a strong 

 grower, but does not open well in the early part of 

 the season. Jlmourette, is a pale flesh-coloured 



