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tender kinds of Roses, a pit or cold frame will answer for 

 winter quarters, as the slightest protection will preserve them 

 through the winter. 



The Bengal, Chinese, or Daily rose, is also of this class, 

 and requires the same treatment; although in most parts 

 south of Philadelphia they are hardy, with the exception of 

 the wood, which is cut down to the ground, unless protected, 

 in severe winters ; which see, under the head of " Cover- 

 ing tender shrubs and roses," &c. 



The Noisette Rose, which owes its origin to Mr. Noisette, 

 of Charleston, South Carolina, was raised by that noted 

 florist about the year 1815, and created great excitement at 

 that time among rose fanciers, and is supposed to have been 

 a production of the common China and White Musk Clus- 

 ter. Like all other classes of roses, there are now numerous 

 varieties of fine specimens of this rose, which have been 

 produced from seed. Several of the leading varieties at the 

 present day will be found in the Descriptive list to follow 

 this article. Like the before named varieties, the Noisette is 

 perfectly hardy in the southern states, but in the northern 

 states it requires some protection during winter. It is 

 propagated by cuttings, layers, and budding ; but by layers 

 is the best method. Its treatment is precisely the same as 

 recommended for the Chinese varieties. 



The Lawrenciana, or Miniature Rose, is a very dwarf 

 variety of the China and the Lilliputian of the French 

 florists, who cultivate several varieties of this pet rose; one 

 of which, the Master Burke, we are informed by Hovey's 

 Magazine of Horticulture, when three years old, in full 

 flower, was completely covered with the half of an egg-shell. 

 This is a pretty variety for the amateur, and is particularly 

 adapted to room culture. 



The Bourbon Rose, which takes its name from its place 

 of parentage, the Isle of Bourbon, is supposed to be a hybrid 

 between the China and Red-four-seasons, as it was there 

 first discovered by Monsieur Perichcu in planting a hedge 



