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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



Fairy or Polyantha Eoses. — These are very dwarf, exceedingly free flowering, 

 semi-double, and each bloom seldom exceeds the size of a shilling. The climbing 

 polyanthas are extra vigorous, and include Polyantha grandiflora. Turner's Crimson 

 Eambler, Claire Jacquier, and others. Eosa multiflora is sometimes called Polyantha 

 simplex, and E. multiflora grandiflora, P. grandiflora. We note this because the 

 Polyanthas have become a little confused in consequence. 



For cultural purposes it is not necessary to dwell on any other classes than those 

 described, though some may possibly be referred to incidentally. 



SELECTIONS OF EOSES FOE VAEIOUS PUEPOSES. 



Before planting it is most important to select those varieties which are best 

 adapted for the particular object in view. Especially in beds, is it necessary to either 

 have all of a given height or else to so arrange that the taller growers may occupy 

 the centre. On walls we can place strong growers with a bushy habit and those 

 making long rods together ; indeed, this is by far the best plan, as we thus cover 

 the lower portions of the wall or fence, and can allow the longer growths to occupy 

 the upper portions. In naming a few of the best for walls and fences, it is recom- 

 mended that Section II. be placed alternately with those named in Section I. There 

 are many other varieties well suited for the purpose, but it is our object to give 

 as much variety of colour as possible in lists that shall be of service to the majority 

 of cultivators. 



The letters following the names of the varieties indicate the classes to which they 

 belong: thus, A. Ayrshii-e; B. Bourbon; C. China; IS". Noisette; P. Polyantha; 

 T. Tea-scented ; H.P. Hybrid Perpetual ; H.T. Hybrid Tea. 



Section I. — Robust growers 



Gloibe de Dijon (T.). — A well-known buff rose, very 



sweet and hardy. 

 Climbing Niphetos (T.). — Pui-e white, robust grower, 



and fairly free bloomer. 

 L'Ideal (N.). — YeUow and metallic red, tinted with 



deep golden yelLow. Most distinct, and one of 



the best and sweetest-scented roses grown. 

 Madajie Beeaed (T.). — Fawn yellow, brighter in the 



autumn, very distinct, and with handsome foliage. 

 Eete d'Or (N.). — A clear buff yellow. Very hardy, 



and almost evergreen. Objects to much priming. 



that make extra long shoots. 



Welliam Allen Eichaedson (N.). — Very deep orange 



and yolk of egg colour ; variable ; perpetual 



blooming and one of the best. 

 Cheshunt Hybrid (T.). — Cherry carmine; opens well, 



is hardy and free. 

 Eeine Marie Henriette (T.). — Deep red; much 



like the former, but brighter and better in the 



bud. 



Ceimson Eambler (Hybrid Polyantha). — Bright crim- 

 son; very vigorous, and blooming in immense 

 pyramidal trusses. 



