brick rubbish, two parts of the former to latter. 73. VILMORIN; flowers bright flesh-colour, large and full. Rose. VILMORIN INERMÉ PANACHE; see Striped Provence. one of each of the A very pleasing 74. WELLINGTON (hybrid); flowers vivid even rose, of medium size, and double; form, cupped. Habit, branching; growth, vigorous. WHITE PROVENCE; see Unique. 75. WILBERFORCE (hybrid); flowers deep rosy crimson, vivid when newly expanded, large and very double; form, globular. Habit, pendulous ; growth, robust. A good seed-bearer. 76. ZHERA; flowers lilac red, of medium size, double. Introduced in 1844. ROSA CENTIFOLIA. They are are of neat GROUP VI-THE MINIATURE PROVENCE, OR POMPON ROSE. The Roses in this group are remarkable for their diminutiveness. well adapted for edgings to the Rosarium, or Rose-clumps generally. sometimes planted in masses, in which manner they look well, as they growth, and bloom profusely; but they do not last long in flower: and for this reason we should hesitate to recommend them, except under particular circumstances. The Chinese and Bourbon Roses are usually preferred for this purpose; and no wonder, when it is considered that they produce their beautiful flowers during one half of the year. Of the varieties of "Pompon Roses," those most generally in cultivation are "Dwarf Burgundy," "De Meaux," "Spong," and "White Burgundy," and I believe they are the best. 1. DE MEAUX; flowers light rose, very small and full. Habit, erect; growth, small. (Pompon.) 2. DWARF BURGUNDY; flowers deep red, very small and double; form, cupped. Growth, small. 3. EILLET; flowers rose, petals serrated, very small. POMPON; See De Meaux. 4. POMPON DU Roi; flowers purplish rose, edges white, very small and full. 5. SPONG; flowers pale rose, small, and very double; form, cupped. 6. WHITE BURGUNDY; flowers white, their centre pink, very glossy, very small and very double; form, cupped. A pretty Rose. The history of the Moss Rose is wrapped in obscurity. It was first introduced to England from Holland; and it is generally believed that it was a sport from the Provence Rose; that it was not originated by seed, as most new varieties are, but by a branch of the Provence Rose sporting, as it is termed, that is, producing flowers differing in character and habit from others of its own nature,—flowers enveloped in moss. Some tribes of plants are more disposed to sport than others; and the Provence and Moss Roses possess this peculiar property to a remarkable degree. I have seen the White Moss bearing at the same time, and on the same plant, red, white, and variegated flowers. I have also seen the Perpetual Moss, whose flowers should be white, produce pink flowers, entirely destitute of moss. I am informed, and think it probable, that the Moss Unique was first obtained in this manner: a branch of the White Provence Rose produced flowers enveloped in moss; the branch was propagated from; and the plants so propagated produced flowers retaining their mossy characteristic. Like many others, the group now before us has been much improved of late years many of the old varieties, formerly so much esteemed, though possessed of but few petals, and almost destitute of form and fragrance, are now quietly departing to give place to more perfect kinds. A remarkable illustration of the effects of hybridizing is met with here. There have been introduced lately some Moss Roses of the most vigorous growth, with shining foliage; and others bearing flowers in the autumn. The former have been produced by crossing the Moss with the Hybrid Chinese Roses, or vice versa: the latter by bringing together the Moss and Perpetual. (See Article Hybridizing.) The Perpetual Moss we refer to a separate group (Class II. Autumnal Roses): the others we retain with the original group, merely marking them as hybrids. Besides these, there are some varieties possessing some of the characters of the French Rose. Such are Celina and Luxembourg. Moss Roses require high cultivation; some are of delicate growth, and will only flourish in a kindly soil; others are very hardy; but all, whether hardy or delicate, delight in a rich soil. But few of the Moss Roses are well adapted for Standards it is true that many will exist as such, but they merely suffer existence; they cannot be said to flourish. The Moss should be grown either on their own roots, or budded on short stems (the latter is preferable in most cases), and should be closely pruned. Exceptions may be made to this rule, which will be noticed in describing the varieties. If we except the common Moss, we do not consider this group well suited either for pot-culture or for forcing. Their distinctness, however, stands forth prominently in their favour; and in large collections it is worth while to introduce a few, for the sake of variety. The Flower Garden or the Rosarium is their proper place; and we think a greater space should be allotted them there than is usually done. No Roses can be more interesting; certainly none are more beautiful. It is true they do not thrive well in all soils. I received a Letter last year from a distinguished Amateur, in which he says, "I will look at none but hardy Moss, for the majority do not thrive well here." The situation is eminently favourable for Roses, but the soil is rather cold and heavy. This unriddles the mystery. All the Moss Roses should be planted in a tolerably dry, warm, and rich soil, with an airy exposition; and the result is sure to be satisfactory. Where such is unattainable, the hardiest only should be cultivated, and these budded on the Dog-Rose. On such soils as I have just recommended, the varieties termed "vigorous" may be fashioned into "Pillar-Roses," and they are indeed unique when cultivated in this manner. Some of our readers may perhaps doubt whether Moss Roses are suited for this purpose; and writers have too often spoken of them collectively as being of dwarf and delicate growth. What will such say to a pillar formed with the old Red Moss reaching to the height of 15 feet? That such an one exists I can confidently assert; for I measured the plant last autumn in company with the owner, who assured me he could have trained it higher, but that he was unable to obtain poles to support it. It cannot be said that the pillar is well furnished with branches the whole height, but I feel confident that many varieties will form handsome, well-furnished pillars six or eight feet high. Surely much more is not required. Ten feet is perhaps the maximum of height desirable even for a Pillar-Rose. Beyond this, not only are the best flowers out of sight, but there is infinite trouble in protecting the plants from the wind, in pruning, &c. If the reader should wish to see the plant alluded to above, it is in the garden of Mr. Anderson, of Bull's Cross, near Cheshunt, growing within a few feet of the road. When I inspected his Moss Roses last winter, some of the shoots of the previous year's growth were above six feet long, and extremely robust, and the main stems had swelled to a considerable size. The mossy calyces were still hanging on the trees, shewing there had been an abundance of flowers. There were several other plants of the Moss Rose formed as pillars, two or three of which were nearly equal in height to the one above mentioned. Now to what circumstances is this uncommon case due?-for uncommon I admit it to be. Is it owing to situation, soil, the age of the trees, or the fostering care of the cultivator? Partly, I should say, to all. The garden lies open to the sun; the situation is airy; the soil is a brownish loam, not exactly light, but friable, and containing a good share of vegetable matter;-a soil in which Wallflowers and Fuchsias vie with Roses in vigour. The ages of the largest Rose-trees are probably from twelve to twenty years. The amount of attention they may have received it is difficult to say: the present owner did not seem conscious of having done great things for them, though the condition of the garden, a small plot of ground, evinced more than common care and attention. I should rather suspect these Roses, having been greatly admired when less remarkable, became pets, and the attention paid them when young went far to bring them to their present state. However it may have been, it is a fact of which we may avail ourselves to vary and increase the beauties of the Rose Garden. Could any thing be more beautiful than a collection of Moss Roses, formed into pillars varying in height from six to eight feet? There is an abundance of material with which to form such. All the kinds marked "vigorous" are suited for the purpose. The moss-like substance which surrounds the flower-buds of these Roses is a sufficient mark of distinction; but they are altogether dissimilar to others. They vary much in character and vigour. 1. À FEUILLES D'AGATHE; flowers blush, of medium size, full; form, globular; growth, moderate. Produces an abundance of flower-buds, but many die off before expanding. 2. A FEUILLES LUISANTES; flowers delicate pink, their circumference blush, of medium size, full; form, globular. Habit, branching; growth, mo 3. À derate. A free bloomer; flowers produced in clusters; leaves shining to a great degree. Introduced in 1843. FEUILLES POURPRE; flowers bright purplish red, of medium size, double; form, cupped. Leaves of a purplish red. 4. À GRO GROS FRUITS; flowers rose, large, and semi-double. 5. Aixa (hybrid); flowers delicate rose, of medium size; form, compact. 6. ALICE LEROI; flowers lilac blush, shaded with rose, their centre deep rose, very large and double, well mossed; form, cupped, perfect. Growth, vigorous. A distinct and beautiful Rose; thrives well as a standard; should be pruned moderately close. Introduced in 1842. 7. ANEMONE; flowers even light crimson, the centre petals curling among the (Sanguinea) stamens, of medium size, double; form, cupped. Growth, vigorous. Requires but little pruning. 8. ANGÉLIQUE QUÉTIER; flowers rosy lilac, petals even, large and very double; well mossed; form, cupped; exquisite in the bud state. Growth, vigorous, forming a head densely clothed with foliage. A free blooming and good variety, thriving well as a Standard. 9. ASEPALA; flowers white shaded with flesh, and sometimes edged with rose colour, the edges of the petals curled, small and full; form, compact. Habit, erect; growth, moderate. More curious than beautiful. 10. BELLE ROSALIE; flowers light crimson, of medium size, double; form, cupped. 11. BLUSH; flowers blush, their centre inclining to pink when newly expanded, well mossed, large and full; form, cupped. Habit, branching; growth, moderate; foliage, fine. A beautiful Rose. 12. BLUSH (Hooker); flowers lilac blush, of medium size, double; form, com |