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bler, the Wichuriana varieties; and, if there be still 
room, don’t forget the old Damask and the Cinna- 
mon. ‘The Wichuriana is a recent importation 
from Japan, with beautiful, glossy foliage, and cov- 
ered with large single flowers in June. Hybrids 
give crimson flowers and pink flowers, some of 
which are double. They all run rapidly by suck- 
ering, and are most admirable for covering rough 
places or filling in among rocks. These Japan 
roses are not particular about soil, or about any- 
thing else. They are people’s roses. The old Cab- 
bage rose deserves a place, not only for its beauty, 
but from association with our mothers and fathers. 
It is, however, a grand rose in itself, and quite 
hardy. Crimson Rambler and its children are 
marvels of florescense. Considering that they are 
almost absolutely hardy, nothing can be better for 
a blossoming hedge or to border a walk, only 
remember to have sweet peas or some other climb- 
ing flower to follow later in the season. These 
can grow on the same frames, and not be in the 
way until the Ramblers are through blooming. 
A thoroughly good list of Hybrid-Perpetual roses 
might include one hundred varieties. I will name 
sixteen sorts that will give you entire satisfaction. 
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