. The century book of gardening; a comprehensive work for every lover of the garden. Gardening. ROSES AND ROSE GARDENS. IQ5 pale shell pink, with crimson buds, an effective contrast; Virginian Rambler, one of the daintiest of Roses, with white, shaded pink flowers, much expanded, and produced in large clusters ; Queen of the Belgians, creamy white, double, and of slender growth. Banksian Rose (A'esa Banksice).—This was named in compliment to Lady Banks. In warm countries, such as Italy and France, these Roses grow luxuriantly, but unfortunately they are not very hardy with us, although in shel
. The century book of gardening; a comprehensive work for every lover of the garden. Gardening. ROSES AND ROSE GARDENS. IQ5 pale shell pink, with crimson buds, an effective contrast; Virginian Rambler, one of the daintiest of Roses, with white, shaded pink flowers, much expanded, and produced in large clusters ; Queen of the Belgians, creamy white, double, and of slender growth. Banksian Rose (A'esa Banksice).—This was named in compliment to Lady Banks. In warm countries, such as Italy and France, these Roses grow luxuriantly, but unfortunately they are not very hardy with us, although in sheltered spots one frequently discovers plants in rude health. They prefer a dry, warm border, and it screened from the north-west, north, and east winds so much the better. They are handsome in conservatories, the white variety filling the structure with the fragrance of Violets. They flower, however, only once (May and June), and after flowering luxuriant shoots should be cut out and the r e m a i n d e r merely tipped. T he n e w growths, il pruned back to two or three eyes the next spring, will yield abund- ance of blossom. The only two varieties worth growing are the Yellow and White, and both require the same treat- men t ; they may be layered freely in July. The established plants are often buddod all over with Marechal Niel and Cloth of Gold, and splendid flowers of both these Roses are obtained in this way. Berberry- leaved Rose is a native of Persia, and has single yellow flowers with crimson spot. It is not often seen, but the variety Hardi is more generally cultivated, although very tender. It is really a greenhouse plant, and has yellow flowers with rich chocolate spots at the base of the petals. It is very subject to mildew, so must be planted w here it is not likely to be in a draught. It is an autumnal variety. Bourbon Roses (A', indica Bourboniana).—The true Bourbon Rose was discovered in the Isle of Bourbon in the early part of this century, and was generally
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