200 THE FLORIST. 



REVIEW. 



Observations on the Culture of Roses in Pots. By William Paul. 

 Second edition, pp. 43. London, Piper. 



This is a shilling pamphlet of the utmost value to those who take 

 an interest in the cultivation of the "Queen of flowers" in pots. It 

 contains all that it is necessary to know on the subjects of potting 

 and preparing the plants, pruning, training, forcing, and retarding 

 them for wdnter bloom ; and in addition to this information, it has 

 suitable lists of varieties adapted for all purposes and seasons, besides 

 excellent advice on budding, grafting, and choice of stocks, with the 

 following paragraph on soil : 



" The soil in which Roses succeed well, and that generally used 

 here, is, two parts of stiff turfy loam, broken up, but not sifted, two 

 parts manure (road-gatherings laid by for a season, or the remains 

 of a hot-bed, not too far decomposed), and one part burnt earth. 

 This compost should be thrown up in a heap in autumn, and turned 

 two or three times during winter, and a little newly-slaked lime 

 scattered throughout, to destroy worms and grubs. This is the soil 

 used for the mass ; but for the delicate varieties (Chinese, &c.) it 

 may be improved by the addition of one part leaf-mould, or well- 

 pulverised manure." 



On the vexed subject of Yellow Roses, Mr. Paul says : 

 " Since the first edition of this little work was penned. Yellow 

 Roses have become a special branch of culture. Separate prizes 

 have been offered for them by the London Horticultural and Royal 

 Botanic Societies. But what are Yellow Roses ? This question 

 provoked some discussion in the pages of the Gardeners' Journal 

 last year, through the withholding of a prize by the Royal Botanic 

 Society. To prevent any misconception at future exhibitions, that 

 Society has named the varieties considered eligible for competition. 

 Let us reproduce them here : 



Yellow Banksise. 



Single Yellow (Austrian). 



Williams's Double Yellow (ditto). 



Harrisonii (ditto). 



Persian Yellow (ditto). 



Old Double Yellow (Sulphurea). 



Cloth of Gold (Noisette). 



Solfaterre (ditto). 



Le Pactole (ditto). 



" We proceed to analyse this group. The first on the list — the 

 Yellow Banksise — is a pretty enough Rose, with small flowers pro- 

 duced in clusters. It may be grown w'ell in a soil composed of equal 

 parts of loam, peat, and leaf-mould. It requires but little pruning: 

 the mere tips of the shoots may be taken off. Spiral training is re- 

 commended as the most suitable. The succeeding five varieties are 

 nearly allied in nature, and may be grown in a soil similar to the 

 last. Manure is here positively objectionable ; but the addition of 

 sand unless the peat or loam be sandy, will prove advantageous. 



Narcisse (Tea-scented). 

 Smithii or Smith's Yellow (ditto). 

 Pauline Plantier (ditto). 

 Queen Victoria or Princesse Ade- 

 laide (ditto). 

 Vicomtesse de Cazes (ditto). 

 Jaune, or Yellow China (ditto). 

 Sulphurea superba (ditto). 



