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ROSE. 



is usually stout growing and stocky, leaves gen- 

 erally smooth, glossy, fine cut and abundant. They 

 were introduced into cultivation in 1789, are half- 

 hardy and will endure much ill treatment. 



Agrippi?ta, or Cramoisi Superieur, rich velvety-crimson, very 

 double. 



Eels Blush, a profuse bloomer ; flowers large and double, re- 

 sembling a tea rose. 



Eugene Beauharnais, bright amaranth, fine form and fragrant. 



Indica or Common Daily Rose, dark blush or rose color; free 

 grower and profuse bloomer. 



Jacksonia, bright red, very double. 



La Sicperbe, purple-crimson, flowers always opening well. 

 Madame Morel, cream color, pink centre. 

 SemperJlore?ts, or Sanguinea, rich crimson, very double. 



VARIETIES OF THE TEA ROSE. 



This class from R. odoratissima, brought from 

 China, in 18 10, have a more delicate and graceful 

 habit than the China Rose, and want more light, 

 care, and a richer soil. 



Adam, bright pink, large and cupped. 

 Aurora, yellow, shaded rose. 

 Bella, pure white, tea scented. 

 Bon Sile?ie, rich pink, large. 



Caroline, bright rosy pink or flesh-colored, large and fine. 

 Clara Sylvain, pure white ; double ; very fragrant. 

 Isabella Sprunt, bright canary-color, rich tea odor. 

 Madame Falcot, orange yellow, very free bloomer. 

 Madame Desprez, white, very fragrant. 

 Safrano, orange ; an abundant bloomer ; rich tea odor. 

 Souvenir (Pun Ami, light lilac. 



VARIETIES OF THE BOURBON ROSE. 



This new and distinct race of vigorous and beau- 

 tiful roses are a union of the China with the 



