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PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



They will not bear our winters unprotected. This list 

 may be multiplied fourfold from catalogues : — 



1. Adam. Bright pink; large and cupped. 



2. Comte de Paris. Creamy rose ; large and fine. 



3. Caroline. Bright, rosy pink or flesh-colored ; large and very fine. 



4. Gloire de Dijon. Yellow, shaded with salmon and rose ; an im- 

 mense flower ; very full ; not always opening well with window culture ; 

 by some, considered a " Bourbon." 



5. Clara Sylvain. Pure white ; double ; very fragrant. 



6. Yellow Tea. Pale yellow ; long, beautiful bud ; very fine. 



7. Elise Sauvage. Bright yellow, fading to white ; large and fine. 



8. Madame Desprez. White ; very fragrant. 



9. Safrano. Fawn color or saffron ; sometimes rosy ; not very 

 double, but fine in the bud. 



10. Triomphe de Luxembourg. Buff salmon, shading to rose. 



11. Souvenir d'un Ami. Rose and salmon ; fine. 



12. Goubault Rose. Yellow centre ; large and fine. 



13. Le Pactole. Lemon yellow ; very fine. 



14. Bougere. Browzy, rosy lilac ; a strong grower. 



15. Odorata. Fine blush, well cupped. 



16. Bon Silene. Rosy salmon. 



For one rose of this class, for window culture, we should select 

 No. 15; then add No. 9, No. 12, No. 14, No. 5, No. 2, No. 1. 



BOURBON ROSES. 



The union of the Damask Perpetual with the China rose 

 has produced the new and distinct race known as Bour- 

 bons. They have a peculiar habit and foliage, are free, 

 vigorous growers, and much hardier than the China rose. 

 In the Middle States, they are perfectly hardy, and will 



