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The Hybrid Chinese differ from the French Roses in their growth, which is more 

 diffuse ; in their foliage, which is usually smooth, shining more or less, and retained 

 on the tree later in the year ; in their thorns, which are larger and usually more 

 numerous ; and in their flowers, which are produced in larger clusters, with petals 

 less flaccid, and which remain in a perfect state a longer time after expansion. 

 These Hybrids are more vigorous in growth than either of their parents, and are in 

 their nature very hardy. There are therefore none better for planting in unfavourable 

 situations or where the soil is poor. 



They require but little pruning, especially the vigorous growers. The heads 

 should be well thinned out in November, and the shoots shortened in to from six to 

 twelve eyes in March. We here allude to the mass only. There are some few which 

 require closer priming ; such are all those which are particularised in the descriptions 

 as of moderate growth. 



To those who plant Roses chiefly with the view of ornamenting the Flower-garden, 

 or to produce effect by masses of flowers, there are perhaps none better adapted to 

 ensure the perfecting of their design, as very many of them form large-headed trees 

 of elegant growth, producing their brilliant and various-coloured flowers in gorgeous 

 abundance. It is advisable to select these Roses on stems rather above the average 

 height ; they are mostly of a pendulous habit, and, when budded on tall stems the 

 flowers droop gracefully and are displayed to great advantage. 



The kinds denominated vigorous form the best of Summer-flowering Pillar Roses. 

 They will grow from four to eight feet in the course of a year, they bloom freely when 

 established, and are well clothed with handsome foliage. 



1. BLAIRII, No. 2 ; flowers rosy blush, very large and double ; habit branching ; 

 growth vigorous ; foliage fine. One of the largest of Roses, and one of the freest 

 growers, often attaining to ten or twelve feet in one season. A fine wall, arch, or 

 pergola Rose. 



2. BRENNUS ; flowers light carmine, large and full ; form cupped ; habit branching ; 

 growth vigorous ; foliage fine. Raised by M. Laffay at Paris. Introduced in 1830. 



3. CHENEDOLE ; flowers light vermilion, very large and very double ; form 

 cupped ; habit erect ; growth most vigorous ; shoots very spinous. A superb Rose 

 for a pillar ; a good seed-bearer ; and one of the most attractive Roses grown. 

 Introduced by M. Thierry of Caen. 



COMTESSE DK LACEPEDE ; see Group IX., Hybrid French. 



4. FAIR ROSAMOND (Wm. Paul & Son) ; flowers flesh colour, shaded and mottled 

 with rosy pink, large and full, distinct and beautiful. 



5. FULGENS (Malton) ; flowers brilliant crimson, of medium size, full ; form 

 cupped, fine ; habit branching ; growth vigorous. Requires but little pruning. 



6. GENERAL JACQUEMINOT; flowers deep purple, shaded with brilliant crimson, 

 large and full ; form compact ; habit erect ; growth vigorous. Introduced in 1846. 



