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... beautiful with those that are ; but in these instances they perhaps much resemble them , or at least have no particular distinguishing traits . It may be asked , Why , then , are so many varieties enumerated in the catalogue , if so few ...
... beautiful with those that are ; but in these instances they perhaps much resemble them , or at least have no particular distinguishing traits . It may be asked , Why , then , are so many varieties enumerated in the catalogue , if so few ...
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... beautiful as curious , having fine globular- shaped flowers , with petals waved in a very peculiar manner . Dianthæflora , or the Pink- flowered Rose , is a curious variety , with im- perfect laciniated petals , unlike any other rose ...
... beautiful as curious , having fine globular- shaped flowers , with petals waved in a very peculiar manner . Dianthæflora , or the Pink- flowered Rose , is a curious variety , with im- perfect laciniated petals , unlike any other rose ...
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... beautiful rose , and a very abundant bloomer . The King of Holland is a very old variety , with immense globular flowers , and curious sepals ; so that the flower - bud seems surrounded with leaves . The Lilac Provence is a pretty ...
... beautiful rose , and a very abundant bloomer . The King of Holland is a very old variety , with immense globular flowers , and curious sepals ; so that the flower - bud seems surrounded with leaves . The Lilac Provence is a pretty ...
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... beautiful deep rose , very double , but not quite so much so as those of the Dutch Provence . This forms a splendid standard . Wilberforce is a new variety , and very splendid . This and La Simplicité are slightly hybridised with some ...
... beautiful deep rose , very double , but not quite so much so as those of the Dutch Provence . This forms a splendid standard . Wilberforce is a new variety , and very splendid . This and La Simplicité are slightly hybridised with some ...
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... beautiful and unique envelope ? The first in the catalogue is the Asepala , or Rosa muscosa asepala ; a new variety , something like the Provence Dianthæflora , curious , but of no beauty . The Blush Moss is a most beautiful variety of ...
... beautiful and unique envelope ? The first in the catalogue is the Asepala , or Rosa muscosa asepala ; a new variety , something like the Provence Dianthæflora , curious , but of no beauty . The Blush Moss is a most beautiful variety of ...
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Page 160 - Mrticipates (p. 87) that the day will come when all our roses, even moss-roses, will have evergreen foliage, brilliant and fragrant flowers, and the habit of blooming from June till November.