120 ROSES THAT BLOO.AI THE WHOLE SEASON, 



ROS A. INDIC A. 



THE BENGAL CHINESE, OR DAILY ROSE. 



This and Rosa Semperfiorens, although considered 

 distinct species, have been so completely intermixed 

 and amalgamated, that it is now impossible to define 

 the difference between them. They have been, since 

 their introduction sixty years ago, universally cultiva- 

 ted, and are admired by all. Not only the cottager 

 and the great, but the poor inmate of the most cheer- 

 less abode, and the lonely widow whose domains ex- 

 tend not beyond the length and breadth of the win- 

 dow-sill — all call in this favourite, to adorn the hum- 

 ble porch, or decorate the fanciful parterre, to throw 

 a gleam of light in the desolate attic, and to speak of 

 flowers that never fade. They are of a very hardy 

 nature, and will endure almost every vicissitude of 

 treatment, but cannot very well bear the winter in the 

 open air without protection, north of Philadelphia. 

 They will, however, do well to the east by covering 

 their roots, five or six inches thick, with dry leaves, 

 and two feet all round. Distribute some earth over the 

 leaves to prevent them being blown about by the wind. 

 Give them rich sandy loamy soil of considerable 



