ROSA HUMILIS 
observed in a wild state until 1889, when Mr. G. N. Best found a 
large colony of it growing by the roadside near Rosemont, N ew J ersey. 
In general this Rose prefers the shade, and it is in such positions 
that it usually grows. Although subject to variation, it has certain 
characters which distinguish it from other Roses in the same group, 
notably its slender growth, low and spreading habit, rather long, straight 
prickles and narrow stipules. The flowers are bright pink, symmetrical 
in form and fragrant. The fruit is neither so bright in colour nor so 
persistent as in the other Roses of the same group. 
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