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rose, lately raised from seed by Monsieur Hardy, of the Luxembourg Gardens, from Rosa involucrata, a variety of Rosa bracteata, fertilised with that unique rose, Rosa berberifolia, or the single yellow Persian rose. This curious hybrid, like its Persian parent, has single yellow flowers with a dark eye (much like Cistus formosus), and evergreen foliage; it seems quite hardy, and forms the very prettiest little bush possible. it will probably be the parent of an entirely new group; and what can be imagined more interesting in roses than varieties, with double yellow flowers, and evergreen leaves.

Macartney roses sometimes suffer when exposed to severe frost in the open borders of the flower-garden: they will therefore require the same protection as recommended for the Noisette roses in cold situations. Maria Leonida is a fine border rose, for, by pegging down its shoots as they are produced in summer, a few plants soon cover a bed, or clump, with a dense mass of foliage and flowers, ornamenting the flower-garden from three to four months in summer and autumn: it also forms a very fine standard.

ROSA MICROPHYLLA

(OR THE SMALL-LEAVED ROSE).

Rosa microphylla rubra, from which we have derived all our varieties of this pretty family, was introduced from the East in 1823. It is nearly allied to the Macartney, and is most probably a Chinese hybrid of that rose. The original imported plant bearing double flowers, makes it appear more probable that it is a mere garden variety. I have received seed from Italy of this rose, and find, that plants from it,

to use a florist's term, sport amazingly, no two appearing alike.

From Italian seed we have Alba odorata, a vigorous growing variety, partaking as much of the Macartney Rose in its habit, as of Rosa microphylla; in fact, it is a complete hybrid. This is a good evergreen rose, producing an abundance of pale sulphur, or rather cream-coloured flowers: they are sweet-scented, but do not in general open freely. Carnea, or Rosea, is a pretty and remarkable rose, forming a neat little bush, nearly evergreen; its flowers are double, and of a beautifully cupped shape. Coccinea, as in one or two instances which I have noticed, is named with a florist's license it is not scarlet, but a very pretty double rose, of a deep reddish rose colour, with the same neatly-shaped flowers as the last; to these may be added Purpurea, Rubra variegata, and Violacea, three varieties quite new, but as they have not yet bloomed in this country, no opinion can be given of their merits.

With the exception of Alba odorata, these roses are not hardy enough to bear exposure in wet and cold soils: they will perhaps grow for a time, but seldom bloom well. A warm and dry elevated border will suit them admirably, protecting them with some spray, &c. as directed for Noisette roses: but to see these very curious roses bloom in perfection, bud them on short stems of the Dog Rose, and treat them exactly as recommended for the Tea-scented Roses, they will then bloom freely, either in pots or in the flower-borders, and form delightful little plants, quite unique in their characters and appearance.

PLANTING.

With the exception of the Perpetual Roses, which, in planting, can have the same treatment as recommended for the hard-wooded roses of the Summer Rose Garden, the transplanting of all the Autumnal Roses, ought, in cold and wet situations, to be deferred till spring; and the beginning of April will, in ordinary seasons, be found the most eligible time for this operation. A few exceptions may be made; as Madame Desprez, Dubourg, Gloire de Guerin, and Millesie, among the Bourbon Roses, are so hardy that our most severe winters do not injure them; but the varieties of Noisette, Chinese, Tea-scented, Microphylla, and Macartney Roses, are very apt to receive injury from the frosts of winter and the cutting winds of March, if the plants are not well established.

Adapted for Amateurs possessing small Gardens, or for those beginning to form a Collection; selected so as to give the leading Variations of Colour.

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Hybrid China Roses.

Attelaine de Bourbon.
A Fleur marbrée.
Bonne Genevieve.
Blairii.

Beauty of Billiard.

Brennus.

Coccinea superba.
Coupe d'Amour.
Chatelaine.

Duke of Devonshire.
Fulgens.

General Lamarque.

George the Fourth.

Hybride Blanche.
King of Roses.

Las Casas.
Lady Stuart.
Miralba.

Ne plus ultra.

Reine de Belgique.
Triomphe d'Angers.

French Roses.

A Fleurs à Feuilles marbrée.
Aurélie.

Aglae Adanson.
Berlese.

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