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Moss Roses {Rosa centifoha muscosa). 



The Moss Rose is considered to be a descendant from the 

 Provence Rose, and its treatment or culture is much the same ; 

 and when it is remembered how sweetly-scented and charming 

 it. is, one wonders why it is not more widely grown and better 

 cultivated. In its lovely mossy buds, this section possesses 

 an attraction found in no other. The colours vary from 

 pure white to deep crimson, and the following varieties, with 

 their colours, are good ones, and practically sure to afford 

 satisfaction if planted : Angelique Quetier, lilac rose ; Baron de 

 Wassenaer, bright red; Blanche Moreau, pure white; excellent — 

 that well-known authority, Mr. George Paul, recommends this 

 variety for a hedge, in his catalogue; Celina, deep crimson; 

 fine ; Cristata, shining rose ; Gloire des Mousseuses, blush ; 

 extra good ; Laneii, rosy-crimson ; Muscosa Japonica, crimson ; 

 very heavily mossed buds ; CEillet Panache, white, striped 

 with red ; this is considered to be one of the best striped 

 varieties. 



Evergreen Roses {Rosa sempervirens). 



Though not quite evergreen, these retain their foliage most of 

 the winter. All the varieties are admirably adapted for 

 planting against fences, pillars, in wrid gardens, and similar 

 places, as they grow rampantly, and flower in the most profuse 

 manner if the young wood is not cut back, but left its full 

 length, and all the weak, exhausted wood occasionally cut out. 

 Amongst the varieties the following are excellent, viz. : Russelliana, 

 crimson ; Flora, rose ; and Felicite" Perpetud, white. If these 

 are planted in masses they produce a charming effect when in 

 blossom. 



Ayrshire Roses {Rosa arvensis). 



A native species found nearly all over Europe. The plants 

 are of quick growth, and the shoots long, thin, and graceful. 

 In the wild garden these are invaluable, as they will climb 

 banks, run up or over trees, arches, &c, scarcely needing any 

 attention, while being so very hardy they will thrive in the 

 coldest districts. Tastes differ, fortunately, but all will admire 

 the following varieties : Splendens, white, tinted with red, 

 semi-double ; Arvensis ; Bennett's Seedling, white, tinged . with 

 pink, one of the best; and Ruga, pale pink colour. 



