Parsons on the Rose

e tedium of a winter's residence from home, where even Orange and Magnolia groves with the novel

the industry of Vibert and the charming manners of Laffay left enjoyable memories. For many interesting facts we were much indebted to Deslongchamps and several anonymous

ars, we think it is still the best we could have made. Rose growers will

and have not hesitated to avail ourselves of any satisfactory results

on are still the best, and in revising the list of sorts we have not thrown out all of these. Of the newer hardy sorts we have adopted some which are recommended by Mr. Paul, and many others of which our judgment is confirmed by that of Mr. John Henderso

worthless, and for the interest of the classical scholar, have retained much of the early history o

n its revised form, shall in any way tend to produce a more general

December, 1887.