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6 inches high; and the row next the path, dwarf 

 standards 2 feet liigli. Wlien tlie trees are in 

 full foliage and tiower, a perfect bank of beauty 

 is formed : for, owing to the favourable climate, 

 the trees grow with a vigour scarcely conceivable. 

 Previous to planting, the borders should have 

 a dressing of manure 6 inches thick, which should 

 be well mixed with the soil to a depth of 2 feet. 

 I have been induced to suggest this mode of cul- 

 ture for Tea-scented Roses, owing to my having 

 planted in December 1862, a border in one of 

 my span-roofed orchard houses with low standards 

 of the most choice varieties of this beautiful group. 

 I have never, in the whole course of my expe- 

 rience, seen anytliing in rose culture so beautiful 

 and so gratifying: for during the whole of the 

 month of May 1863 not only their flowers but 

 their large beautiful leaves, unscathed by frost, 

 wind, or rain, were a source of untiring gratifi- 

 cation. No artificial heat was employed, so that 

 the air was always pure and most agreeable. 

 In a house of this description. Tea-scented Roses 

 will bloom beautifully from May till November ; 

 but in spring and autumn — say in May and part 

 of June, and again in September and October — 

 they will be in the greatest perfection. In June, 

 July, and August, the ventilators should be open 

 night and day in calm weather, and closed only 

 to exclude violent wind. 



