302 The Rose Garden. 



Rosa Indica. 



GROUP XXXVI. THE CHINESE OR MONTHLY ROSE. 



The varieties of this and the preceding species are included in one group by 

 many cultivators ; and in some of the hybrids the balance is so nicely adjusted that 

 it is hard to say to which species they belong. But the majority are well marked in 

 character. Compare, for instance, Alba, Cramoisie Superieure, Fabvier, &c., of the 

 former group, with Archduke Charles and Napoleon of the present. Archduke 

 Charles, and many others classed here, are distinct and beautiful as variegated Roses : 

 they expand rose and white, soon become mottled with then change wholly to, 

 crimson, from the action of the sun's rays. Strange that he who bids the colours of 

 other expanded Roses fly at his approach should lend these a deeper and more 

 brilliant tint ! It is to this and the preceding group, crossed with the Tea-scented and 

 Hybrid Perpetuals that we owe that rich crop of our finest Autumn-flowering Bedding 

 Roses of which Corallina and Sulphurea are examples. 



The varieties of this group are also of even growth, although more robust than 

 the Crimson Chinese ; they are suited for the same purposes, thriving under common 

 treatment. It has been said that the Bourbon Roses are hardier than the Chinese, 

 which has led many to suppose that they are easier of culture ; but nothing could be 

 more contrary to fact. The Bourbons are less susceptible of frost ; but if we except 

 the varieties hybridized with the Tea-scented, the Chinese are of the freest growth. 

 The first Chinese Rose was introduced from China in 1789. The varieties which 

 have sprung from it are too numerous to be described, and withal resemble each other 

 so closely that we content ourselves with making a selection of the best. 



1. ARCHDUKE CHARLES; flowers rose, their margin almost white when newly 

 expanded, gradually changing to rich crimson, from which peculiarity the plant 

 bears flowers of various tints at the same time ; very large and full ; form 

 expanded. 



2. AURORE ; flowers creamy yellow tinted with salmon, rose, and carmine ; foliage 

 tinted with purple ; distinct and beautiful. 



3. BARONNE PISTON DE ST. CYR ; flowers pale flesh colour, bright and distinct, 

 very attractive ; of medium size, and of regular shape, with large petals ; vigorous 

 and free blooming. 



4. CLARA SYLVAIN (Lady Warrender) ; flowers pure white, large and full ; form 

 cupped. A very fine Rose, suitable either for the borders or the greenhouse. 



5. CLIMBING WHITE PET ; a climbing form of Little Pet, described below. 



6. COMMON or OLD CHINA ; flowers bright pink, very free flowering. 



