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short hairs, are very distinct, and the trusses of 

 small crimson flowers which come, in perfection, 

 in the shape of a bunch of grapes, produced quite 

 a sensation from their unique character when the 

 Eose was first exhibited. It is not an autumnal, 

 but lasts in bloom a long time. It does not do well 

 against a wall, fairly as a bush with the shoots 

 supported by bamboos, and decidedly well as a pillar 

 Eose, though autumnals are certainly best for that 

 purpose. With the same reservation it will be 

 found to answer well as a hedge, but is subject to 

 mildew. Psyche (Paul & Son, 1899) is a seedling 

 of this variety, with paler flowers and similar habits. 

 Queen Alexandra and Blush Eambler, mentioned 

 on p. 24, are later descendants. The flower-trusses 

 last well, either on the plant or in water, and the 

 plants themselves are thoroughly hardy, even in 

 America. 



Debutante (M. H. Walsh, 1905).— Pretty soft 

 shade of pink belonging to the late flowering section 

 of the Wichuraianas. Makes a good weeping 

 standard. 



Evangeline (M. H. Walsh, 1907).— Sent out as 

 a Wichuraiana but apparently more allied to the 

 Polyanthas, a single flower of a bright apple blossom 

 colour, very strongly scented — very strong grower — 

 late flowering. 



Flower of Fairfield (Schultheis,|1908). — A perpetual 

 flowering sport of Crimson Eambler that should be 

 an acquisition as perpetual flowering Eamblers are 

 scarce. 



Fortune's Yellow (Fortune, 1845). — A strong 

 growing Noisette, which requires a warm wall and 

 a dry situation. The flowers are only semi-double 



