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... of perfection , while the latter receive some blighting check ; so that it is almost necessary to have plants of different natures bearing flowers alike . I may also mention , that in moist showery weather , the X INTRODUCTION .
... of perfection , while the latter receive some blighting check ; so that it is almost necessary to have plants of different natures bearing flowers alike . I may also mention , that in moist showery weather , the X INTRODUCTION .
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Thomas Rivers. also mention , that in moist showery weather , the flowers of some of the extremely double roses cannot open , but those of others less double , but like them in colour , will open freely , and bloom in great perfection ...
Thomas Rivers. also mention , that in moist showery weather , the flowers of some of the extremely double roses cannot open , but those of others less double , but like them in colour , will open freely , and bloom in great perfection ...
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... not open well in wet weather ; but in dry hot seasons this is a fine rose . The Pompone Moss , or Mossy de Meaux , has for some years been a great fa- vourite . This rose was found by Mr. Sweet of THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN . 13.
... not open well in wet weather ; but in dry hot seasons this is a fine rose . The Pompone Moss , or Mossy de Meaux , has for some years been a great fa- vourite . This rose was found by Mr. Sweet of THE SUMMER ROSE GARDEN . 13.
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... weather is very beautiful ; but wet soon disfigures it . Aglae Adanson is a fine marbled rose , some- thing like the above in colour , but with much larger flowers , which are double , finely formed , and open freely . Anarelle is a ...
... weather is very beautiful ; but wet soon disfigures it . Aglae Adanson is a fine marbled rose , some- thing like the above in colour , but with much larger flowers , which are double , finely formed , and open freely . Anarelle is a ...
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... weather is sultry ; but in cloudy weather it will retain its beauty the entire day . Duc de Trévise is a most beautiful rose , of first - rate form for a show rose , and of a robust and distinct habit . d'Orléans is also a fine and ...
... weather is sultry ; but in cloudy weather it will retain its beauty the entire day . Duc de Trévise is a most beautiful rose , of first - rate form for a show rose , and of a robust and distinct habit . d'Orléans is also a fine and ...
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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.