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ducing shoots somewhat shorter or less strong 

 than the first. 



Mod., Moderate. —These kinds make a com- 

 pact growth, but do not produce long shoots. 



Dwf., Dwarf. — These are the most delicate or 

 slow-growing sorts. Among hardj roses, those 

 marked dwf. should, almost invariably, be bud- 

 ded. 



It is to be noted that nearly all varieties which 

 have in them shades of lilac, violet, or purple 

 are very fleeting in color. 



ABBKEVIATIONS, DESCEIBING THE CLASSES TO WHICH 

 THE VARIETIES BELONG. 



A. — Austrian. 



Ay. — Ayrshire. 



Bk. — Banksia. 



B. — Bourbon. 



B'lt.— Boursault. 



CI. T.— Climbing Tea. 



Dam. — Damask. 



Ev. — Evergreen. 



Fr.— French. 



H.Ch.— Hybrid China. 



H.CL— Hybrid CHmbing. 



