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Wild Roses

There are a number of wild roses, that is, roses of original species, many of which are attractive for lawn decorations, and all of which should be considered by large collectors or those desiring to go into hybridization. They are, however, of no value to the average grower.

In the American Rose Annual for 1916 there is a very interesting article, written by Charles Downing Lay, on wild roses for landscape effects; in addition to which in the same volume, and having especially to do with pollenization, will be found a further list and description of original species written by the well-known hybridist, Dr. W. Van Fleet, of the Department of Agriculture, Washington; while still further data are given by E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum.