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whenever strong new shoots spring up ; hence, no name so appi 

 priate as Remontante, — sending -up new flower shoots. We thi) 

 this class of roses has been a little overrated by rose-growers. ] 

 great merit is the true, old-fashioned rose character of the blosson 

 —large and fragrant as a damask or Provence rose. But in tl 

 climate, Semontanies cannot be depended on for a constant supp 

 of flowers, like Bourbon roses. Here are our favorite : 



HALF A DOZEN REMONTANTBS. 



La Eeine, deep rose, very large. 

 Duchess of Sutherland, pale rose. 

 Crimson Perpetual, light crimson. 

 Aubemon, brilliant crimson. 

 Lady Alice Peel, fine deep pink. 

 Madame Dameme, dark crimson. 



Next to these come the China Roses, less fragrant, but everlat 

 ingly in bloom, and with very bright and rich colors. * 



HALF A DOZEN CHINA ROSES. 



Mrs. Bosanquet, exquisite pale flesh color, 

 Madame Breon, rose. 

 Eugene Beauhamais, bright crimson. 

 G[3xa,%j\yam, pure white.. . 

 Cramoisie Superieure, brilliant crimson. 

 Virginale, blush. 



The Tea Roses, most refined of all roses, unluckily, requi: 

 considerable shelter and care in winter, in. this climate ; but they i 

 richly repay all, that no rose-lover can grudge them this troubl 

 Tea roses are, indeed, to the common garden varieties what tl 

 finest porcelain is to vulgar crockery ware. 



HALF A DOZEN TEA ROSES. 



Safrano, the hvds rick deep fawn. 



Souvenir d'un Ami, s&lmon^, shaded with rose. 



Goubault, bright rose, large and fragrant. 



