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"Proliferous or monstrous Rose, showing the prolongation of the axis beyond the flower. C, calyx transformed into leaves; P. petals multiplied at the expense of the stamens, which are reduced in number; F, colored leaves representing abortive carpels; A, axis prolonged, bearing an imperfect flower at its apex." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Rose

"Proliferous or monstrous Rose, showing the prolongation of the axis beyond the flower. C, calyx transformed…

A diagram of a prolific rose illustrating: s, Sephals transformed into leaves; p, Petals multiplied at the expense of the stamens which are reduced in number; c, Colored leaves representing abortive carpels; and a, Axis prolonged, bearing an imperfect flower at its apex.

Proliferous Rose

A diagram of a prolific rose illustrating: s, Sephals transformed into leaves; p, Petals multiplied…