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... pretty hybrid China Roses , the names of which are given in List No. 2. in Appendix , were raised from seed in Yorkshire , from a blush tea - scented rose , trained up the rafters of an old greenhouse , and fertilised with various hardy ...
... pretty hybrid China Roses , the names of which are given in List No. 2. in Appendix , were raised from seed in Yorkshire , from a blush tea - scented rose , trained up the rafters of an old greenhouse , and fertilised with various hardy ...
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... 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 - leaved , or centifolia bullata , has ...
... 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 - leaved , or centifolia bullata , has ...
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... pretty , though only semi - double . The Prolific Moss is not the Prolifère of the French , but a dwarf variety of the common Moss , and a most abundant bloomer . This is known by the French florists as the Minor Moss : it is a most ...
... pretty , though only semi - double . The Prolific Moss is not the Prolifère of the French , but a dwarf variety of the common Moss , and a most abundant bloomer . This is known by the French florists as the Minor Moss : it is a most ...
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... pretty only in bud ; for , when expanded , the flower is ill shaped . This made a great noise in the rose world when it first appeared ; but its reputation for beauty was much over - rated . However , if grown luxuriantly , it produces ...
... pretty only in bud ; for , when expanded , the flower is ill shaped . This made a great noise in the rose world when it first appeared ; but its reputation for beauty was much over - rated . However , if grown luxuriantly , it produces ...
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... pretty brilliant rose , with flowers nearly as small as the Pompone Moss , but not so double . The Spotted Moss is also a French variety ; but its spots do not add to its beauty in the eyes of the English florist ; though in France any ...
... pretty brilliant rose , with flowers nearly as small as the Pompone Moss , but not so double . The Spotted Moss is also a French variety ; but its spots do not add to its beauty in the eyes of the English florist ; though in France any ...
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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.