GROUPING OF GARDEN VARIETIES OF ROSES. 191 



GROUP XXXIV. The Chinese Rose. One of the 

 most valuable groups for massing in the flower garden, as 

 the plants scarcely cease flowering from June to Novem- 

 ber. As the flowers are small, and not very regular in 

 shape, they are seldom seen at flower shows. 



GROUP XXXV. The Crimson Chinese. Here we 

 have a group somewhat similar to the last in appearance, 

 and valuable for the same purposes. The flowers are 

 mostly small, and dark crimson. 



GROUP XXXVI. The Lawrenceana or Fairy Rose. 

 Tiny bushes with tiny white, pink, and crimson flowers is 

 a correct description of the " Lawrenceana" Roses. 



GROUP XXXVIL The Tea- Scented Rose. This popu- 

 lar group cannot be too highly commended. Most of the 

 varieties grow and flower freely, but are not hardy, and 

 consequently must be protected during winter and spring, 

 except in sheltered or otherwise favoured situations. The 

 colours of the flowers are white, yellow, rose, copper, and 

 crimson of various shades, and the long shell-like buds 

 are of exquisite beauty. The fragrance is peculiar and 

 delicious, and they are excellent forcing Roses. 



GROUP XXXVIII. - - The Climbing Tea-Scented. 

 These are separated from the last on account of their 

 extremely vigorous growth. They are admirable for 

 planting against lofty walls, and flourish well as climbers 

 in the conservatory. " Gloire de Dijon" and " Marechal 

 Niel" are two of the best. I was the first to exhibit these 

 Roses in England, the former in 1854 and the latter in 

 1865. The following notice of the latter is from the 

 Journal of Horticulture, April I ith 1865, p. 286 "Mr Wm. 

 Paul receiving in addition a first-class certificate for the 

 new Tea Rose Marechal Niel, with large deep yellow 

 delightfully fragrant flowers, a variety which will doubtless 

 take a prominent position among the Roses of its class." 



GROUP XXXIX. The Hybrid Tea-Scented. The 

 separation of these hybrids from the parent group has not 

 been made too soon, although I think some varieties that 



