62 ADDISONIA 
It would appear from this that Rosa devoniensis has been the 
blending element, harmonizing in “Silver Moon” the best in 
Rosa Wichuratana and Rosa laevigata, giving us in this production 
of Dr. Van Fleet a rose which holds a unique position among the 
climbing roses hardy in the north; for it adds to our gardens one 
with all the beauty and attractiveness of the Cherokee, not hardy 
in this latitude, combined with a vigor which defies the rigors of 
our northern climate. The large semi-double flowers and lustrous 
deep green foliage make it a striking object anywhere. 
It was shown in 1908 at an exhibition of the Horticultural 
Society of New York held in the Museum building of the New 
York Botanical Garden. With the permission of the exhibitor 
the material exhibited was made into cuttings, and it is from this 
source that the plants at the New York Botanical Garden have 
been derived. The illustration was prepared from one of these 
plants. 
GEORGE V. NASH. 
