

jQly 2«, 1876. ] JOURNAL OF HORTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



TO OUR EEADEES, 



We were rejoiced to find when in the west of England that this is called " The Rose Journal," 

 and we accept the title as a monitor to endeavour that it shall continue to deserve it. The 

 Rose is our national emblem, and will remind us to watch over the interests of all those to 

 whom we are devoted. To the exiled and to the town invalid as well as to the rubicund 

 country florist let us remember — 



" When pain affliote, or sickness grieves, f 



A Hose the drooping heart relieves." 



Let US endeavour to be welcomed everywhere like the Rose, of which it was said — 



" I'll place thee near my soul ; 

 Not in my heart indeed, but in my button-hole." 



Let us be welcomed like it at all seasons. " Roses in December " are even more prized than 



" When the queen of June 

 With other flowers abounds, and birds in tune." 



Let US be reminded by it to be wisely silent — 



" For o'er his desk the editor uphnng 

 The flower of silence, to remind each guest, 

 When friendly conversation loosed the tongue, 

 Under the Eose what pass'd must never be express'd." 



We will accept the title also as a good omen — as prophetic that our readers and con- 

 tributors will continue to aid in making tliis Journal's office a bed of Roses for 



THE EDITORS. 



