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THE PRAIRIE ROSE. 



(Rosa Se tig-era.} 



" The Michigan or Prairie rose grows wild in many parts in the Western States, and is the only native climbing rose 

 that we have got. It is a vigorous species, making vines ten or more feet in length in one season, and it is one of the hardiest 

 of all roses. It comes into bloom about the lirst or fourth of July, after the flush of other roses is past, its large single bright 

 rose colored flowers being borne in ample clusters all over the plant. But the blossoms are scentless. This wild rose is the 

 parent of Gem of the Prairies, Queen of the Prairies, Baltimore Belle and some other of our most popular hardy, climbing, 

 double-flowered roses, but not one of its offspring can equal the parent in loveliness. 



Notwithstanding the great beauty and hardiness of this rose, you will seldom find it in cultivation ; this is much to be 

 regretted, for it is one of the most desirable roses extant. Don't let the craze for double roses shut your ej'eslagainst the 

 charms of this single rambler, and don't be prejudiced against it because its flowers are single " — Gardening. ;_^ 



