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... crimson , a rare colour among Provence Roses . Since the publication of the first edition but few additions have been made to this family . In Appendix , List No. 2 , I have given the names of a few new varieties , among which the ...
... crimson , a rare colour among Provence Roses . Since the publication of the first edition but few additions have been made to this family . In Appendix , List No. 2 , I have given the names of a few new varieties , among which the ...
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... Crimson Moss , and Le Grand Bercam with the Luxembourg Moss ; if seed can be pro- cured from either of these varieties , thus ferti- lised , some fine crimson , and , what is also very desirable , pure Provence Roses may be raised . As ...
... Crimson Moss , and Le Grand Bercam with the Luxembourg Moss ; if seed can be pro- cured from either of these varieties , thus ferti- lised , some fine crimson , and , what is also very desirable , pure Provence Roses may be raised . As ...
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... Crimson , or Damask , which is generally more mossy than the Old Moss Rose , having a remarkable appearance . On examination , I found it nearly smooth . This season ( 1837 ) it has entirely lost its moss , and has produced semi ...
... Crimson , or Damask , which is generally more mossy than the Old Moss Rose , having a remarkable appearance . On examination , I found it nearly smooth . This season ( 1837 ) it has entirely lost its moss , and has produced semi ...
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... Crimson or Damask Moss , sometimes called the Tinwell Moss , was ori- ginated in the garden of a clergyman at Tinwell in Rutlandshire ; from thence sent to Mr. Lee of Hammersmith . As it was one THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN . 11.
... Crimson or Damask Moss , sometimes called the Tinwell Moss , was ori- ginated in the garden of a clergyman at Tinwell in Rutlandshire ; from thence sent to Mr. Lee of Hammersmith . As it was one THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN . 11.
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... Crimson Moss is , perhaps , not quite so deep in colour , but much more double than the preceding , and not such a luxuriant grower . The Crested Moss , Crested Provence , or Rosa cristata , for it is known by these three names , is ...
... Crimson Moss is , perhaps , not quite so deep in colour , but much more double than the preceding , and not such a luxuriant grower . The Crested Moss , Crested Provence , or Rosa cristata , for it is known by these three names , is ...
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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.