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in it, and it is possible that some " Bourbon " rose might be the 

 other parent. 



Group 33. — The Bourbon Rose. — This is supposed to be a 

 hybrid between the " Chinese " and " Four Seasons."' The 

 flowers, as a rule, are not large, but many of them are rich in 

 colour, finely formed, and produced in great abundance. The 

 long nights and copious dews of autumn are particularly favour- 

 able to their development. 



Group 34. — The Chinese Bose. — One of the most valuable 

 groups for massing in the flower garden, as the plants scarcely 

 cease flowering from June to November. As the flowers are 

 small, and not very regular in shape, they are seldom seen at 

 flower shows. 



Group 35. — The Crimson Chinese. — Here we have a group 

 somewhat similar to the last in appearance, and valuable for the 

 same purpose ; the flowers are mostly small, and dark crimson. 



Group 36. — TheLawrenceana, or Fairy Bose. — Tiny bushes, 

 with tiny white, pink, and crimson flowers, is a correct descrip- 

 tion of the " Lawrenceana " roses. 



Group 37. — The Tea-scented Bose. — This popular group 

 cannot be too highly commended. Most of the varieties grow 

 and flower freely, but are not hardy, and consequently must be 

 protected during whiter and spring, except in sheltered or other- 

 wise favoured situations. The colours of the flowers are white, 

 yellow, rose, copper, and crimson of various shades, and the long 

 shell-like buds are of exquisite beauty. The fragrance is peculiar 

 and delicious, and they are excellent forcing roses. 



Group 38. — The Climbing Tea-scented. — These are separated 

 from the last on account of their extremely vigorous growth. 

 They are admirable for planting against lofty walls, and flourish 

 well as climbers in the conservatory. " Gloire de Dijon " and 

 " Marechal Niel " are two of the best ; I was the first to exhibit 

 these roses in England, the former in 1854, and the latter in 

 18G5. The following notice of the latter is from the Journal of 

 Horticulture, April 11, 1865, p. 286 :— " Mr. Wm. Paul receiving 

 in addition a first-class certificate for the new tea rose, 1 Marechal 

 Xiel,' with large deep yellow, delightfully fragrant flowers, a 

 variety which will doubtless take a prominent position among 

 the roses of its class." 



Group 39. — The Hybrid Tea-scented. — The separation of 



