a muscosa 
It is probable that the Moss Rose originated as a sport from the common 
Cabbage or Provence Rose (Rosa centifolia)> which it resembles in all 
characteristics, including delicious fragrance, but, in addition, has acquired 
a dainty, fairy-like, mossy envelope which adorns the calyx of the opening 
bud. The Old Double Moss was introduced into England from Holland 
in 1596, but it was not until the first half of the nineteenth century that 
many varieties of Moss Roses were originated. Throughout the eighteen- 
thirties and forties as many as a hundred or a hundred and fifty new 
varieties of Moss Roses were originated every year in France alone, indi¬ 
cating the favor in which this type of Rose was held at that time. 
No doubt exists that many varieties were too much alike and many of 
the names were duplicated. Some of the records which remain only confuse 
the situation still more. Probably the best authority on the early history 
of the Moss Rose is Rivers, and the best list of old varieties is found in 
William Paul’s “The Rose Garden.” 
Moss Roses were given most careful attention in the old days, and must 
not be neglected now if satisfactory results are desired. Some Moss Roses are 
vigorous enough to make tall pillars, and at one time there was a group of 
perpetual-flowering Mosses which produced scattering bloom in the autumn. 
These Roses are $2.50 each, $20 for $10, unless otherwise noted 
A Feuilles Luisantes. (Vibert.) This Rose was known in America before 
1857. Its flowers are pale rose, blush, or soft pink, with a rosette-like center. 
Alcine. (Vibert.) Deep lilac-pink, marbled silver-gray. Not much moss. 
Anni Welter. (N. Welter, 1906.) Very large flowers of dark rose-pink, 
fragrant and well mossed. A seedling of Crested Moss X La France. 75 cts. each. 
Aristobule. (1849.) Medium-sized, full, dark rose with touches of clear 
rose. A fine grower. 
Arthur Young. (Portemer, 1863.) Full flowers, velvety, dark purple-red, 
well mossed. 
Asepala. (Introducer unknown, but grown in America prior to 1848.) A very 
mossy variety once called the Mossed Carnation Rose, or “(Fillet.” 
Bardlet. (V. Verdier, 1850.) Large, double, cupped flower of dark carmine. 
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