This desirable class is of comparatively recent origin, and obtained by
hybridizing the Provence and Damask varieties with the Ever-blooming,
or China. They in a measure combine the qualities of the two classes,
but less of the China, as the name Perpetual is a misnomer, for the
chief blooming ones in regular season of rose flowering, unless
especial care is taken to cut off every flower as soon as they begin
to wither, and keep the plant growing freely, then these plants will
blossom twice or thrice in a season. Most of these Remontants are full
bloomers, and the flowers very perfect. We will give a list of a few
varieties we can recommend.
Auguste Mie, pale shade of rose, very full.
Baronne Provost, bright rose, very double.
Blanche Vibert, pure white, delicate grower.
Caroline de Sensal, blush, pink centre, free bloomer.
Géant des Batailles, reddish crimson, superb.
General Jacqueminot, bright crimson, very brilliant.
Jules Margottin, bright scarlet crimson.
Le Lion des Combats, _very dark_ crimson purple.
No. 3.
The monthly, or ever-blooming class, are distinguished by their
delicate shining leaves and stems. This class comprises four
sub-classes, namely, the Noisette, Tea, Bengal, and Bourbon.
The Noisette are of rampant growth, usually flowering in clusters.
In the Southern States they need no covering during the winter
months, but in the North, East, and West, if buried in winter, and
properly trained, they are often used as Pillar Roses, particularly
the beautiful La Marque, whose pure white buds are so valuable to all
florists. If planted in the ground in a green-house, it will climb all
over the walls. We will name some varieties which we have cultivated,
and know can be successfully raised, even in New England.