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longer named in most catalogues, but there are 

 many rosarians still living who cherish it in 

 affectionate remembrancQ and recollect it as one 

 of the most fragrant in the family. Most of the 

 varieties in this group are very sensitive to any 

 neglect, and will show very quickly whether they 

 have met with good or ill treatment ; the soil can 

 scarcely be made too rich for their reception, but 

 it must be light, warm, and well drained. If 

 the place chosen consist of heavy clay soil, a foot 

 or more must be dug out, carted away, and filled 

 up with that which is mellow. As most of the 

 varieties are of but moderate growth, they re- 

 quire rather close pruning. To protect them 

 during winter, we advise hilling up eartli 

 about the plants and then spreading over ever- 

 green branches or loose litter. Care must be ex- 

 ercised that the plants be not embedded and 

 packed down with a heavy mass, otherwise decay 

 and death will ensue ; some air will needs be ad- 

 mitted ; the plants must be protected but not 

 smothered. 



The Tea class is much more uniform in the 

 characteristics of the different varieties than are 

 any of tiie other large groups. In judging of 



