The Rose-amateur's Guide: Containing Ample Descriptions of All the Fine Leading Varieties of Roses, Regularly Classed in Their Respective Families : Their History and Mode of Culture |
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... Crimson , or Damask , which is generally more mossy than the Old Moss Rose , having a remark- able appearance . On examination I found it nearly smooth . The next season it had entirely lost its moss , and had produced semi - double ...
... Crimson , or Damask , which is generally more mossy than the Old Moss Rose , having a remark- able appearance . On examination I found it nearly smooth . The next season it had entirely lost its moss , and had produced semi - double ...
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... Crimson or Damask Moss , sometimes called the Tinwell Moss , was originated in the garden of a clergy- man at Tinwell in Rutlandshire ; from thence sent to Mr. Lee of Hammersmith . As it was one of the first deep - coloured Moss Roses ...
... Crimson or Damask Moss , sometimes called the Tinwell Moss , was originated in the garden of a clergy- man at Tinwell in Rutlandshire ; from thence sent to Mr. Lee of Hammersmith . As it was one of the first deep - coloured Moss Roses ...
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... Crimson Moss is deeper in colour , and much more double than the preceding , not such a luxuriant grower , but one of the best Moss Roses we have . Éclatante is a Moss Rose quite worthy of notice ; for it is so vigorous in its growth ...
... Crimson Moss is deeper in colour , and much more double than the preceding , not such a luxuriant grower , but one of the best Moss Roses we have . Éclatante is a Moss Rose quite worthy of notice ; for it is so vigorous in its growth ...
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... crimson Moss Rose . This is most certainly a desirable variety , of great luxuriance of growth , forming a fine standard : it will probably be the parent of a dark Moss Rose still more splendid , as it bears seed freely . It is ...
... crimson Moss Rose . This is most certainly a desirable variety , of great luxuriance of growth , forming a fine standard : it will probably be the parent of a dark Moss Rose still more splendid , as it bears seed freely . It is ...
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... crimson Moss Roses we yet possess ; its foliage has a pecu- liarly dark glossy - green tint , quite distinct ; its flowers are large and double , but not quite full to the centre ; colour very brilliant , but deep crimson , in some ...
... crimson Moss Roses we yet possess ; its foliage has a pecu- liarly dark glossy - green tint , quite distinct ; its flowers are large and double , but not quite full to the centre ; colour very brilliant , but deep crimson , in some ...
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