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bier, the Wichuriana varieties; and, if there be still 

 room, don't forget the old Damask and the Cinna- 

 mon. The Wichuriana is a recent importation 

 from Japan, with beautiful, glossy foliage, and cov- 

 ered with large single flowers in June. Hybrids 

 give crimson flowers and pink flowers, some of 

 which are double. They all run rapidly by suck- 

 ering, and are most admirable for covering rough 

 places or filling in among rocks. These Japan 

 roses are not particular about soil, or about any- 

 thing else. They are people's roses. The old Cab- 

 bage rose deserves a place, not only for its beauty, 

 but from association with our mothers and fathers. 

 It is, however, a grand rose in itself, and quite 

 hardy. Crimson Rambler and its children are 

 marvels of florescense. Considering that they are 

 almost absolutely hardy, nothing can be better for 

 a blossoming hedge or to border a walk, only 

 remember to have sweet peas or some other climb- 

 ing flower to follow later in the season. These 

 can grow on the same frames, and not be in the 

 way until the Ramblers are through blooming. 



A thoroughly good list of Hybrid-Perpetual roses 

 might include one hundred varieties. I will name 

 sixteen sorts that will give you entire satisfaction. 



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