Nobody knows when the French Rose was first brought into gardens. 
It is a native of all Europe, and the seed germinates so freely that varieties 
sprang up everywhere. The “Provins” Rose of old books was a form of 
R. gallica , but we do not use that term in order to prevent confusion with 
the Cabbage Roses which have been commonly known as “Provence 
Roses.” Varieties of R. gallica are a good deal like those of R. centifolia , 
but the plants are regularly taller and more upright. The flowers are 
seldom as double and vary through multitudinous shades of every Rose 
color except yellow. The outstanding characteristic of this group of Roses 
is their tendency to produce striped, mottled, and spotted flowers. 
These Roses are $2.50 each, $20 for 10, unless otherwise noted 
Abailard. (Sommesson, 1832.) The medium-sized flowers are very full, varie 
gated in several shades of light and dark pink. 
Adele Courtoisc. (Introducer unknown.) Small, very double flowers of rosy 
red. 
Adieu de Bordier. (Introducer unknown.) Charming, very double flowers 
of vivid red. 
Agar. (Vibert, 1843.) The flowers are dark rose, stippled lighter. It is also 
attributed to Laffay and described as bright cerise or cherry-color. There may be 
two varieties of this name. 
Agenor. (Vibert, 1832.) Large crimson flowers shaded with scarlet. 
Aimable Amie. (Introducer unknown.) The blooms are medium-sized, 
double, and dark pink. 
Amelie de Mansfield. (Introducer unknown.) Very double, medium-sized 
flowers of vivid pink. 
Asmodee. (Vibert, 1849.) Bright red, peony-shaped flowers of great attrac¬ 
tiveness. 
Assemblage des Beautes. (LeRoy, 1823.) Large, flat, double, light red. 
Avenant. (Introducer unknown.) Large, flat, cerise-red. Damask type. 
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