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ers. It has been crossed with other varieties so that 

 we have now many of a double form. 



The Banhsinia Rose was introduced from China in 

 the early part of the last century, and Avas named 

 in honor of Lady Banks. 



THE JAPAIS^ESE ROSES. 



We have three of the single type that are marvels of 

 beauty. 



ROSA RUG OS A. 



Probably no recent introduction has had a larger run 

 than this. There are two varieties, the white and red. 

 Though the flowers are single, yet they are very large 

 and clear in color, and they are perpetual bloomers. 

 If you have a row of them you will always, from spring 

 till the frosts of autumn, find flowers on them. 



If the bush had no blooms, it would pay to plant 

 it for ornament alone. The leaves are glistening pol- 

 ished green, large, deeply wrinkled and corrugated. 

 The bush is strong, vigorous and hardy, thriving as 

 far north as Manitoba. There is a gTcat demand for 

 this flower. Planted singly, in masses, or hedges, it 

 is very satisfactory. One peculiarity is its enormous 

 bright red seedballs, — like red crab apples, — which 

 hang on a long time, making a fine display even after 

 the leaves have fallen. 



Ruhifolia has reddish leaves. It is a strong grower 

 and a prolific bloomer, the foliage contrasting beauti- 

 fully with the neighboring green. 



