Sun dials and roses of yesterday; garden delights which are here displayed in every truth and are moreover regarded as emblems (1902)
Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911 · New York; London : Macmillan & co., ltd. · leaf 450
I care little for any of the Bour-saults, but the crimson variety was certainly cheerful.They were firm climbers and almost thornless. Whatwonderful things were the new stalks of the Boursault! Our Grandmothers Roses 345 Massive, straight, strong, they pushed like Zedekiah.Tremendously big-looking… … Anne de Diesbach Rose. 34^ Sun-dials and Roses of Yesterday At the base of page 345 is shown the lavish growthof the Anne de Diesbach Rose, one of the middle-aged Roses which have been deservedly popularfor a score or two of years. This bush is twentyyears old, — the hardiest, sturdiest thing,…
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