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Exceptions may be made to this rule where the varieties are of vigorous growth. 



If we except the Common Moss and Little Gem, we do not consider this group 

 well suited either for pot-culture or for forcing. Their distinctness, however, stands 

 forth prominently in their favour, and in large collections it is worth while to intro- 

 duce a few for the sake of variety. The flower garden or the Rosarium is their 

 proper place, and we think a greater space should be allotted them there than is 

 usually done. No Roses can be more interesting ; certainly none are sweeter or 

 more beautiful. 



On rich warm dryish soils, with an airy situation, the varieties termed " vigorous " 

 may be fashioned into " Pillar Roses," and they are indeed unique when cultivated in 

 this manner. Could anything be more beautiful than a collection of Moss Roses, 

 formed into pillars varying in height from six to eight feet ? There is an abundance 

 of material with which to form such. All the kinds marked "vigorous" are suited 

 for the purpose. 



The moss-like substance which surrounds the flower-buds of these Roses is a 

 sufficient mark of distinction, but they are altogether dissimilar to others. They 

 vary much in character and vigour. 



1. ALICE LEROY ; flowers lilac blush, shaded with rose, large and double, well 

 mossed ; form cupped ; growth vigorous. Should be pruned moderately close. 



2. ANGELIQUE QUETIER ; flowers rosy lilac, large and very double ; well mossed ; 

 form cupped ; growth vigorous. 



3. BARONNE DE WASSENAER ; flowers bright red, of globular form, produced in 

 clusters, large, but not very double, a good hardy free Rose ; growth vigorous. 

 Forms a good Standard. 



4. BLUSH ; flowers blush, their centres pink, well mossed, large and full ; form 

 cupped ; habit branching ; growth moderate ; foliage fine. 



5. CAPTAIN INGRAM ; flowers dark velvety purple, exceedingly rich in colour, of 

 medium size, full ; growth vigorous. Forms a good Standard. 



6. CELINA ; flowers deep rosy crimson, shaded with dark purple, a streak of 

 white occasionally tracing the centre of a petal ; colour brilliant when newly opened ; 

 large and double ; form expanded ; growth moderate. A beautiful Rose. A good 

 seed bearer. 



7. COMMON, OR OLD ; flowers pale rose, very large and full, well mossed ; form 

 globular ; growth vigorous ; foliage fine. One of the most beautiful. Thrives as a 

 Standard. 



8. COMTESSE DE MURINAIS ; flowers pale flesh when newly opened, soon 

 changing to white, large and very double ; form cupped ; growth vigorous. Raised 

 from seed by M. Vibert in 1843. Thrives as a Standard. 



CRESTED MOSS ; see Group V., Provence Rose, " Cristata." 



9. CRIMSON (Damask Moss] ; flowers rose, large and double ; form expanded, 



