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raised by Mr. Blair about seven years ago from seeds of the
yellow China, which had been fecundated hy the poUen
of the Tuscan rose. Its aspect is more robu®t than tha t of
the other varieties of the China rose, and is remarkable for
the size of its leaves and flowers. The petals are yellow at
the base, especially towards the centre of f te flower, and
are besides frequently furnished with a white stripe along
their middle, a character also present in the common blush
China rose.
The blossoms are produced in abundance, they are very
fragrant, and their colour is of a rich purple. It is a sttong
growing kind, and there are few varieties more worthy oi
cultivation. It may be increased hy cuttings, or successfully
budded upon the Rosa canina, or any others ot our
larger native roses.
Our drawing was taken at Mr. Clay’s, Stamlord Hill,
in June last.
For the explanation of the generic name, see fol. lo8.
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