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clusters of rosy crimson flowers. When on its 

 own roots, in rich light ground, it will grow to any 

 size. Hermosa, or rfrmosa, of some, has been 

 cultivated these ten years, and is still a favourite ; 

 the flowers are of the most exquisite form, perfectly 

 cupped ; though under the medium size, the defi- 

 ciency is made up in the profusion of pale rose 

 coloured flowers. It is a dwarf grower, and 

 makes a fine bush or standard ; it also does well 

 in the green-house. Henry Plantier, is a popular 

 variety, producing a profusion of deep rose coloured 

 flowers of medium size; it is a free grower, and 

 will make a fine pillar variety. Le Phenix, is a 

 bright red, with flowers beautifully imbricated to 

 the very centre. Its habit is similar to Hermosa. 

 Madam JLude, is a new bright rose coloured sort, 

 with finely formed flowers; it grows vigorously, 

 and will make a good pillar plant. Madam Des- 

 prez; it is eleven years since I first imported this 

 rose, together with Aimee Vibert, Lamarque, Jaune 

 Desprez, and some others of equal celebrity ; they 

 will maintain their character for a quarter of a 

 century to come, and should be in every garden 

 between this and Nachitoches. This rose origi- 

 nated with Monsieur Desprez, a distinguished 

 French amateur; it is considerably hybridized 

 with the Noisette, and like that rose produces its 

 bright rose coloured flowers in immense clusters ; 



