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Thomas Rivers. Moss Rose I regret this ; for it would be very interesting to know how and where this general favourite originated . Probably , when first noticed , gardening was of such small consideration , that the discovery of a rose ...
Thomas Rivers. Moss Rose I regret this ; for it would be very interesting to know how and where this general favourite originated . Probably , when first noticed , gardening was of such small consideration , that the discovery of a rose ...
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... interesting . The Agathe leaved Moss , " Mousseuse à feuilles d'Agathe , " is a new hybrid , between the Rose gallica Agathe and the Moss Rose : its flowers are of a pale flesh - colour , rather irregular in form ; this is interesting ...
... interesting . The Agathe leaved Moss , " Mousseuse à feuilles d'Agathe , " is a new hybrid , between the Rose gallica Agathe and the Moss Rose : its flowers are of a pale flesh - colour , rather irregular in form ; this is interesting ...
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... interesting employment for the genuine rose amateur , such a pleasing field is open , and so much may yet be done . The following directions will I hope assist those who have leisure , per- severance , and love for this charming flower ...
... interesting employment for the genuine rose amateur , such a pleasing field is open , and so much may yet be done . The following directions will I hope assist those who have leisure , per- severance , and love for this charming flower ...
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... interesting ad- ditions , particularly to white roses , of which Melanie , or Melanie de Waldor , and the New Double Globe , or Boule de Neige à fleurs pleines , are very perfect and beautiful varieties : the latter is also called ...
... interesting ad- ditions , particularly to white roses , of which Melanie , or Melanie de Waldor , and the New Double Globe , or Boule de Neige à fleurs pleines , are very perfect and beautiful varieties : the latter is also called ...
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... interesting group , and the fine foliage , but its flowers are much more double than the generality of Bourbon roses . Dr. Guepin is a most perfect shaped , globular rose , quite distinct in its character : this , with a few others ...
... interesting group , and the fine foliage , but its flowers are much more double than the generality of Bourbon roses . Dr. Guepin is a most perfect shaped , globular rose , quite distinct in its character : this , with a few others ...
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The Rose-Amateur's Guide: Containing Ample Descriptions of All the Fine ... Thomas Rivers No preview available - 2015 |
The Rose Amateur's Guide: Containing Ample Descriptions of All the Fine ... Thomas Rivers No preview available - 2016 |
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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.