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... , is indeed a grand rose , remarkably double , and finely formed . Its flowers are of the palest flesh - colour : like some others of the true Provence Roses , its clusters of bloom are too heavy B 2 THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN . 3.
... , is indeed a grand rose , remarkably double , and finely formed . Its flowers are of the palest flesh - colour : like some others of the true Provence Roses , its clusters of bloom are too heavy B 2 THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN . 3.
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Thomas Rivers. Provence Roses , its clusters of bloom are too heavy and pendulous to be seen with effect on dwarf plants . Illustre Beauté , or Célestine , is a hybrid Provence , with flowers extremely double , and not quite so globular ...
Thomas Rivers. Provence Roses , its clusters of bloom are too heavy and pendulous to be seen with effect on dwarf plants . Illustre Beauté , or Célestine , is a hybrid Provence , with flowers extremely double , and not quite so globular ...
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... clusters of small and finely shaped flowers . It is not well adapted for a standard ; for , when grafted or budded , it is but a short- lived plant , at least in the generality of soils ; on its own roots , in light rich soils , it may ...
... clusters of small and finely shaped flowers . It is not well adapted for a standard ; for , when grafted or budded , it is but a short- lived plant , at least in the generality of soils ; on its own roots , in light rich soils , it may ...
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... clusters of buds should be thinned early in June , taking at least two thirds from each ; manure should also be laid round their stems on the surface , and manured water given to them plentifully in dry weather . With this description ...
... clusters of buds should be thinned early in June , taking at least two thirds from each ; manure should also be laid round their stems on the surface , and manured water given to them plentifully in dry weather . With this description ...
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... clusters ; those from Bourbon roses have their leaves thick , leathery , and round ; those from the Tea - scented have a delicate and grateful scent ; but all have those distinguishing family traits as before given , and accordingly ...
... clusters ; those from Bourbon roses have their leaves thick , leathery , and round ; those from the Tea - scented have a delicate and grateful scent ; but all have those distinguishing family traits as before given , and accordingly ...
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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.