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Page xi
... freely , and bloom in great perfection . These little facts are well known to the experienced cultivator . Some new roses inserted in the catalogue have only bloomed here one season , and per- haps not quite in perfection , so that an ...
... freely , and bloom in great perfection . These little facts are well known to the experienced cultivator . Some new roses inserted in the catalogue have only bloomed here one season , and per- haps not quite in perfection , so that an ...
Page 8
... freely as those that are pure ; but I shall have occasion to notice many exceptions to this , in giving instructions for raising new roses from seed : these instructions and hints , with the names of the best seed - bearing roses , will ...
... freely as those that are pure ; but I shall have occasion to notice many exceptions to this , in giving instructions for raising new roses from seed : these instructions and hints , with the names of the best seed - bearing roses , will ...
Page 15
... freely . The Mottled Moss is the Mousseuse Prolifère , a large globular rose with petals that are crisp or curdled before its flowers open : this gave rise to its name of Mottled Moss . This rose does not open well in wet seasons , but ...
... freely . The Mottled Moss is the Mousseuse Prolifère , a large globular rose with petals that are crisp or curdled before its flowers open : this gave rise to its name of Mottled Moss . This rose does not open well in wet seasons , but ...
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... freely , it has been the parent of an immense number of varieties , many of the earlier sorts being more remark- able for their expressive French appellations than for any great dissimilarity in their habits or colours . The Semi ...
... freely , it has been the parent of an immense number of varieties , many of the earlier sorts being more remark- able for their expressive French appellations than for any great dissimilarity in their habits or colours . The Semi ...
Page 22
... freely . Anarelle is a large cupped and finely shaped rose ; its outer petals pale lilac ; its centre of a deep purplish rose , distinct and good . Aspasie is one of the most delicate and beautiful roses known ; for its form is quite ...
... freely . Anarelle is a large cupped and finely shaped rose ; its outer petals pale lilac ; its centre of a deep purplish rose , distinct and good . Aspasie is one of the most delicate and beautiful roses known ; for its form is quite ...
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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.