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VISITS TO NURSERIES. 
From the sportive character of this last species, I think, with 
attention, some very beautiful varieties may be obtained by 
cross-breeding, and, as a subject worth notice, would recom¬ 
mend the genus to the notice of those who delight in this 
pursuit. 
F. Robinson. 
St. Ives. 
VISITS TO NURSERIES. 
The late charming weather happened most auspiciously for 
the rose gardens, and in no instance do we remember a better 
display than has been seen throughout the present season ; the 
blooms in general were large, well filled with even highly co¬ 
loured petals, and the foliage wearing an aspect of vigorous 
health in the deep green common to it, notwithstanding the 
irrepellable attacks of green fly. 
The principal rose nursery near the metropolis, Denyer’s, 
near Brixton, was visited by numbers of the admirers of this 
lovely family, and the appearance of this collection, ranged along 
the sides of a straight walk of considerable length was most 
imposing. All the best of the new kinds are here brought in 
juxta-position with the established varieties, and thus their 
several merits are severely tested, affording the best opportunity 
that can be desired of forming a correct estimate by the im¬ 
mediate contrast that may be made. To purchasers this is of 
great advantage, and the time spent among a collection in this 
manner is well bestowed. 
Among the hybrid China and Bourbon Roses, to which class 
we confess a partiality, we were much pleased with the following: 
Coupe d'Hebe, a fine, large, deep pink flower, with exquisitely 
scented, thick petals, and first-rate form. 
Doctor Billiard, bright crimson, very fragrant. 
Duke of Sussex, very large, finely formed flower, bright car¬ 
mine. 
Madeline, large, full, pale pink, shaded with crimson. 
Las Casas, bright rose, large, and very double. 
Duke of Devonshire, rosy lilac, slightly streaked with white, 
very sweet. 
