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very difficult; Gem of the Prairies, itself a 

 hybrid, is the only one on which seed is often 

 found in the open air, therefore we should 

 probably be far more successful in making 

 crosses by using some of the more single 

 varieties. 



The most desirable of the class are Anna 

 Maria, Baltimore Belle, Gem of the Prairies 

 (the only variety that is fragrant), Queen of 

 the Prairies, and Triumphant. Baltimore 

 Belle is the most beautiful, but seems to 

 contain some Noisette blood, which makes 

 it less hardy than the others ; it is sufficiently 

 robust, however, to withstand all ordinary 

 winters. The Prairie Roses, like all climb- 

 ers, should be sparingly pruned. 



CLASS 2. 



Austrian Brier (Rosa Lutea). This is a na- 

 tive of the South of Europe, having single 

 flowers, of a yellow or coppery-yellow color ; 

 leaflets 7 to 9 in number. The shoots are of 

 a chocolate color, well fortified with spines. 

 It is very hardy, and from its color and hardi- 

 ness offers inducements to the hybridizers, 

 but they will find some difficulty in getting 

 it to seed. These roses must not be severely 

 pruned or there will be an utter absence of 

 flowers; it is only necessary to cut away 

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