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4. — The Character of the Growth : 
The terms adopted range from weak to very 
rampant growth and are arranged as follows : 
Weak, moderate, medium, moderately vigorous, 
robust, vigorous, and very vigorous. Where 
the growth is sturdy but short it is described 
as " robust." In the case of climbing Roses 
those suitable for a dwarf pillar are described 
as " semi-climbers " ; those suitable for a tall 
pillar or pergola as "very vigorous climbers." 
It must be borne in mind that these terms are used 
in relation to the class to which the Rose 
belongs. For instance, a Tea Rose may rightly 
be described as vigorous, whereas the same 
habit in a Hybrid Perpetual or Hybrid Tea 
would be described as moderately vigorous. 
5. — The purpose for which the Rose is best 
suited : 
An Exhibitor's Rose. — By this is meant a 
variety which is of too poor growth, or is 
otherwise unsuited, for general garden cultiva- 
tion, although in the hands of an experienced 
exhibitor it may be made to produce fine 
exhibition blooms. 
Arch. — That it is suitable for growing over an arch. 
Bedding. — That it is a good variety for massing 
together in a single bed. 
Bush. — That when planted by itself and allowed 
to develop it makes a bold and shapely bush. 
Button-hole. — That it is suitable for a button-hole. 
