8S Roses for Amateurs. 



Musk R^oses (Rosa moschata). 



As the name suggests, these Roses are characterised by a 

 musk-like odour. They are rapid-growing, requiring scarcely 

 any pruning. The flowers are borne in clusters. The follow- 

 ing are desirable : Princesse de Nassau and Rivers' Musk. 



Polyantha Roses (Rosa poly antha). 



A beautiful section containing both Dwarf and Climbing 

 varieties. Indeed, to this belongs the beautiful Crimson 



Leuchtstern (Polyantha), bright rose, with white eye, single flower; 

 resembles the well-known Crimson Rambler in habit. 



Rambler. Of the Dwarfs, Anna Marie de Montravel, Gloire 

 des Polyantha (see illustration), Aschenbrodel, Clothilde 

 Soupert, Leonie Lamesch, Ma Paquerette, Perle d'Or, and 

 Schneewitchen are excellent. In the Climbing section, 

 besides Crimson Rambler, there are Aglaia, Claire Jacquier, 

 Euphrosyne, Grandi flora, Leuchtstern (see illustration), and 

 Thalia. Little pruning is required in either section beyond 



