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... leaves , branches , and general habit . Some will also often bloom out of cha- racter , and imperfectly , one or two seasons consecutively , while others of the same colour and of the same family are blooming well ; and then , perhaps ...
... leaves , branches , and general habit . Some will also often bloom out of cha- racter , and imperfectly , one or two seasons consecutively , while others of the same colour and of the same family are blooming well ; and then , perhaps ...
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... leaves . Hybrid roses , between this and Rosa gallica , are called Provence Roses by the French amateurs of the present day . Our Provence , or Cabbage , Rose is exceedingly varied in the form and disposition of its petals : the first ...
... leaves . Hybrid roses , between this and Rosa gallica , are called Provence Roses by the French amateurs of the present day . Our Provence , or Cabbage , Rose is exceedingly varied in the form and disposition of its petals : the first ...
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... leaves are , perhaps , as much like imperfectly curled parsley as celery . The curled Provence is as beautiful as curious , having fine globular- shaped flowers , with petals waved in a very peculiar manner . Dianthæflora , or the Pink ...
... leaves are , perhaps , as much like imperfectly curled parsley as celery . The curled Provence is as beautiful as curious , having fine globular- shaped flowers , with petals waved in a very peculiar manner . Dianthæflora , or the Pink ...
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... leaves . The Lilac Provence is a pretty distinct rose , with globular flowers of a lilac tinge . Laura is a new variety , with remarkably bright rose- coloured flowers , but not a true Provence . The Monstrous Provence , Cabbage ...
... leaves . The Lilac Provence is a pretty distinct rose , with globular flowers of a lilac tinge . Laura is a new variety , with remarkably bright rose- coloured flowers , but not a true Provence . The Monstrous Provence , Cabbage ...
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... leaves , and makes upright shoots of great luxuriance and vigour . The Striped Provence is a delicate variety , with flowers of a pale flesh - colour , often striped with red . This rose has smooth glaucous green shoots , and leaves ...
... leaves , and makes upright shoots of great luxuriance and vigour . The Striped Provence is a delicate variety , with flowers of a pale flesh - colour , often striped with red . This rose has smooth glaucous green shoots , and leaves ...
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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.