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Page vi
... seasons , a proper estimate cannot be formed of their qualities . As the leading characters of those are given in the catalogue published annually in the autumn , which will always be sent by post on a paid application , I flatter ...
... seasons , a proper estimate cannot be formed of their qualities . As the leading characters of those are given in the catalogue published annually in the autumn , which will always be sent by post on a paid application , I flatter ...
Page x
... seasons consecutively , while others of the same colour and of the same family are blooming well ; and then , perhaps , for a like period , the former will have their bright seasons of perfection , while the latter receive some ...
... seasons consecutively , while others of the same colour and of the same family are blooming well ; and then , perhaps , for a like period , the former will have their bright seasons of perfection , while the latter receive some ...
Page xi
... season , and per- haps not quite in perfection , so that an accu- rate description could not be given of them : many of these are most undoubtedly fine varieties . In classing the roses in the follow- ing pages , and in the catalogue ...
... season , and per- haps not quite in perfection , so that an accu- rate description could not be given of them : many of these are most undoubtedly fine varieties . In classing the roses in the follow- ing pages , and in the catalogue ...
Page 6
... season ( 1837 ) , it has bloomed finely in its variegated character , it has been honoured with a new name , and is now known as " the Maid of the Valley . " The Wellington Pro- vence is one of the largest of this division , something ...
... season ( 1837 ) , it has bloomed finely in its variegated character , it has been honoured with a new name , and is now known as " the Maid of the Valley . " The Wellington Pro- vence is one of the largest of this division , something ...
Page 10
... season ( 1837 ) it has entirely lost its moss , and has produced semi - double flowers , the exact resemblance of the Scarlet Provence . The White Moss is another instance of this singular quality , for that originated from a sporting ...
... season ( 1837 ) it has entirely lost its moss , and has produced semi - double flowers , the exact resemblance of the Scarlet Provence . The White Moss is another instance of this singular quality , for that originated from a sporting ...
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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.