138 ROSES 



R. multiflora nana a dwarf form of the tall species; 



very free flowering, white. 

 R. Chinensis, var. minima (R. Lawrenciana), one foot, 



crimson. 

 The Scotch in variety: dwarf, arching, good in sandy 



soil, white to pink. 

 Madame Norbert Levavasseur (R.H.), flowers when only 



a few inches high, crimson. 



Mow 'These Down Every Tear or 'Two 

 R. blanda, pink, bright red back. 

 R. lucida, white and pink. 

 R. nitida, pink, hardy. 

 R. rubiginosa, pink, sweet-scented foliage. 



Train on the Ground or on a Frame 

 Crimson Rambler and allied hybrids. 

 R. Wichuraiana. 

 R. multiflora. 



ROSES FOR THE WILD GARDEN 



They must be of the easiest possible cul- 

 tivation, single, free growing and should be 

 allowed to climb or trail at will over other 

 shrubs. All the native species find a most 

 appropriate place in the wild garden where 

 they will flourish and attain a beauty of per- 

 fection not dreamt of in the fields; they 

 should be located in a meadow-like effect. 

 Any one who has visited the Arnold Arbore- 

 tum in Boston will recall the richness of the 



