226 The Rose Garden. 



de Dijon (Tea-scented). It is worthy of remark that Roses of this form usually 

 remain perfect for a longer period than others. I have kept globular- shaped Roses 

 in good preservation for a week or ten days after being cut off the plant. 



The term cupped is applied in cases where the outer petals of the flower stand 

 erect or are slightly incurved, the petals within being in general of smaller size than 

 the outer ones, the flower thus being a little hollow in the centre like a cup. 

 Examples of this term : Madame Hardy (Damask), Coupe d'Hebe (Hybrid 

 Bourbon), Beauty of Waltham, Madame Gabriel Luizet (Hybrid Perpetuals). 



The term compact is applied to those varieties whose petals are stiff and upright, 

 the centre of the flower being almost level with the circumference, usually rising 

 above it rather than being depressed. Examples of this term : De Meaux 

 (Moss), Boula de Nanteuil (French), Madame Boll and Florence Paul (Hybrid 

 Perpetuals). 



The expanded differ from the compact in this respect ; the outer petals, instead of 

 standing erect, lie almost horizontal, usually turning back upon the flower-stalks in 

 the last stage of the flower. Examples : most of the French Roses, Geant des 

 Batailles and Alfred K. Williams (Hybrid Perpetuals). 



These are the terms which I have thought it expedient to make use of to convey 

 a correct idea of the size, form, and fulness of the different varieties of the Rose. 



With regard to the form of a flower, it may be remarked that it often varies as 

 the flower passes through the different stages of its existence. Thus Roses which 

 are globular when young sometimes pass into the cupped state as they advance in 

 age ; a Rose which is cupped when half-blown may become compact when full- 

 blown ; and a Rose that is compact in the former stage may become expanded in 

 the latter. And the same with regard to colour. A Rose may be pink or rose- 

 colour when first opening to the sun, and fade to blush ere it decay. Now, with 

 regard to form, as it would be difficult in all cases to record such peculiarities, / have 

 contented myself with seeking out the most perfect stage of the flower, and noting the 

 form of such. As to colour, where this changes it will be found noticed in the 

 description. 



There are four terms used illustrative of the rate of growth : Vigorous, Robust ', 

 Moderate, and Dwarf. 



Vigorous is used to point out such varieties as form long shoots. Examples : 

 Madame Hardy (Damask), Magna Charta (Hybrid Perpetual). 



Robust alludes to those which form very stout shoots of less length than 

 " Vigorous." Examples : Juno (Hybrid Bourbon), Baroness Rothschild (Hybrid 

 Perpetual). 



Moderate alludes to those which are of moderate growth ; such usually form neat 

 and compact bushes or heads when on stems. Such are most of the French and 

 Bourbon Roses, and many of the Hybrid Perpetuals. 



