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.
NOISETTE. Aime Vibert, pure white, very full bloomer. America, straw color. Gloire de Dijon, blush white, buff centre. Lamarque, large, white, shading to yellowish centre. Minette, light crimson, very double. Marshal Niel, very beautiful deep yellow. Souvenir d’Anseleme, deep carmine. Solfaterre, deep straw color.
TEA. Adam, rich rose, salmon shaded. White Tea, the freest bloomer of all roses. Camellia Blanche, pure white. Devoniensis, blush, Magnolia fragrance. Isabella Sprunt, clear canary yellow. La Pactole, canary color, free bloomer. Safrona, orange yellow.
BENGAL. Agrippina, bright crimson. Bousanquet, blush white. Louis Philippe, light crimson. Madame Rohan, pure white. Napoleon, blush, extra large.
BOURBON. Marshal Niel, a deep buff; the king of roses. Bousanquet, rich blush, free bloomer. Duc de Chartres, large, very double, crimson. Hermosa, deep pink, most desirable. Psyche, light rose, very double. Souvenir de Malmaison, flesh color, very double, superb. Sombriel, blush white, one of the best.