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THE BOOK OF GARDENING. 



come that would seriously cripple, if not kill, the parts that 

 had been protected all the winter. 



If very fine flowers for exhibition are required, the buds 

 must be thinned to one flower on each shoot, and all very 

 weak wood cut out. Extra fine blossoms are thus obtained, 

 but if quantity of flower is desired, there is no necessity to thin 

 the buds. 



In the following list of varieties, a brief description of the 

 merits of each is noted, not only as regards the colour of the 

 flower, but also as to habit, suitability for bedding, and other pur- 



FiG. 47. — Rose Catherixe Mermet. 



poses. Alba Rosea (Syn. IMadame Bravy), flowers white, with pink 

 centre; moderate vigour. Andre Schwartz, red: the plant forces 

 well, and is very vigorous. Anna Olivier, beautiful flesh colour; 

 fine habit ; excellent for beds or exhibition. Bridesmaid, deep 



