CHAPTER XI. 



VARIETIES BEST ADAPTED EOE SPECIAL 

 PURPOSES. 



Tlie hinds marlced with an asterisk (*) should 

 he first chosen. 



For Pegging-down and Bedding. — For this 

 purpose inonthly roses are the best, and in select- 

 ing suitable varieties, several necessary qualities 

 must be considered. When we plant roses in 

 isolated positions we often do so having regard 

 to some special features which, by themselves, 

 would not make the varieties of value for mass- 

 ing together. Thus, Marechal Niel and Niphe- 

 tos are not desirable kinds, though they are 

 the finest roses of their color. The requisites for 

 a good bedding rose are, freedom of bloom, 

 healthy habit of growth, and pure, steadfast 

 color. Symmetry of fonn, fragrance, and ful- 

 ness of flower should also be taken into consider- 

 ation. 



We commend the following : 



