. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1897. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. BEAUTIFYIXG THE STREETS. Augusta Mie is another fine glossy pink rose, raised from la Reine ; a little tender for an H. P. At Fonthill it suc- ceeds admirably. One of the most interestingroses in the collection is the Crimson Rambler (Fig. 1178) which is an astonishing bloomer; though not large, nor very double, the clusters of bright crimson flowers are very large and the growth very vigorous, making it quite a good climber. It is said that as many as three hundred blooms have been counted in one cluster ! We have
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1897. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. BEAUTIFYIXG THE STREETS. Augusta Mie is another fine glossy pink rose, raised from la Reine ; a little tender for an H. P. At Fonthill it suc- ceeds admirably. One of the most interestingroses in the collection is the Crimson Rambler (Fig. 1178) which is an astonishing bloomer; though not large, nor very double, the clusters of bright crimson flowers are very large and the growth very vigorous, making it quite a good climber. It is said that as many as three hundred blooms have been counted in one cluster ! We have mentioned just a few of the many charming varieties that came un- der our notice, of many of which we excellent photographs, but lest we weary our readers with this article, we reserve detailed description until some future issue of this journal. The day's excursion was a delightful one, and we reached Grimsby via St. Catharines and G. T. R., after an absence of just twelve 117s.âCrimson R.\mblkr. BEAUTIFYING THE .STREETS. N one of the suburbs of Dayton, Ohio, an association has been formed for â I the purpose of beautifying the streets, the unimproved property and the public grounds by proper planting, by promot- ing a general interest in gardening, and by systematic efforts to abate nuisances and to control the location of houses so far as possible. Lectures are given, with views, to show how house surroundings can be made attractive, and the newspa- per reports say that this part of 1 )a\ ton has shown marked improvement in its appearance. Prizes are offered l)y tlie association for the best example of plant- ing in individual grounds, together with the condition of the roadwavs, gutters, curbs, sidewalks and general appearance of the houses. Prizes are also offered to boys for the best vegetable gardens, as well as prizes open to boys and girls for the best kept back , whether planted with flowers, shrubbery,climbers or grass. Photographs are to
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