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THE BOOK OF GARDENING. 



variety. For instance, Cheshunt Hybrid, being a climber, should 

 not be pruned much, but be treated as climbers usually are; while 

 such a variety as La France (now classed in this section) may 

 be cut back rather severely if very large blossoms are desired. 



Fig. 51. — Rose Madame Berard. 



Some of the finest bedding Roses are included in this class, 

 and though some of the varieties have loose open flowers when 

 fully expanded, they are so handsome in the bud state, and pro- 

 duce such a great quantity of flowers, that the beds are really 



