108 ROSES THAT BL003I THE WHOLE SEASON. 



situation, and also used for propagating, from cuttings, 

 all the varieties of the monthly roses in June, July 

 and August without bottom heat. However, where 

 there are only a few scattered plants, they will do 

 very well covered with branches of cedar, a box, or 

 barrel, perforated in several places, to allow the mois- 

 ture to evaporate. In mild latitudes ever}^ flower 

 garden should have a full and perfect collection of 

 this lovely tribe. If my words could paint its beau- 

 ties, or give any idea of its fragrance, 1 would not 

 plead for it in vain. But one fault they have, and 

 that is, too much similarity among the generality of 

 them. Although a difference can be discerned in all, 

 yet I confess it requires, in many instances, a very 

 discriminating eye to detect it. But the following 

 will be found distinct in colour and character, and 

 worthy of an}^ culture requisite to bring them to per- 

 fection. Adam^ very large — perfectly formed, deep 

 blush, full and fragrant. Antherose^ or Anteros^ is 

 very double, cup-shaped, of a pale pinkish-white shad- 

 ing to yellow in the centre, grows very strong, and 

 blooms well in pot culture. Archiduchesse Theresa 

 Isabel^ or Isabel^ a very distinct dwarf-growing white, 

 requiring the shoots to be well thinned out in order 

 to make it grow strong for flowering ; the flowers are 

 double and very pure. Abricott^ fawn colour, with 

 an apricot coloured centre quite distinct, free growth. 



