Rosa The Roses 



OSES the mere name is an inspiration to garden lovers are justly classed 

 among the showiest and best plants for decorating the home grounds. No 

 garden is complete without them, no arrangements satisfactory that neglect 

 them in fact, they are indispensable. Fortunately, it is possible to select 

 from the numerous species and garden forms, varieties that are adapted to 

 almost every requirement. They thrive in a wide range of soils, but amply 

 repay any effort made to afford them fertile and congenial surroundings. 

 For convenience, the various groups are described separately, and the more 

 noteworthy and desirable varieties assembled under their respective positions. 



The Wild Roses, or Rose Species 



Hardy, vigorous-growing shrubs or climbers that require very little atten- 

 tion or pruning. They are very valuable for planting in the shrub borders, 

 producing showy single flowers in great profusion, together with a wealth ot 



bright-colored fruits that prolong the period of beauty throughout the season, and, in instances, well into 

 the winter months. The climbing species are well adapted for covering trellises, fences and similar 

 supports, or they may be permitted to assume informal outlines by the unrestricted development of 

 their branches. 



Rosa alba. WHITE ROSE. An upright shrub with 

 prickly branches, of uncertain origin. This is the single 

 Form of the Old White Cottage Garden Rose, with the 

 beautiful fragrant white flowers which are used for the 

 manufacture of "Attar of Roses." Very showy through- 

 out the winter on account of the wealth of bright scar- 

 let fruits. Height 4 to 6 feet. The delightful perfume 

 of this Rose and its 

 derivatives is re- 

 nowned. 



R. alpina. ALPINE ROSE. A handsome free-flowering 

 shrub, with slender, upright branches 2 to 3 feet high. 

 Native of the mountains of Europe. Flowers bright 

 rose or pink, 2 inches across. -Fruit nodding, bright 

 scarlet, very showy. Splendid for -rockeries. 



R. arvensis 1 (R. repens). 

 EUROPEAN RUNNING ROSE. 

 A creeping shrub with long 

 slender stems. Native of 

 Europe. Leaves deciduous, 



