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this way grown plants eighteen inchess high the 

 first season. They will, by this method, generally 

 bloom the third year. The seeds are covered 

 with a thick tough shell, which, if allowed to get 

 perfectly dry, and kept in that state for a con- 

 siderable period, will take two years to germinate, 

 and perhaps not grow at all. Eegular moisture 

 appears to be indispensable for keeping the shell 

 soft and exciting the embryo plant into growth. 

 The seeds are on this account providentially fur- 

 nished with a fleshy pericarp (hip) to prevent 

 their becoming too dry for germination, while 

 nearly all other seeds do not germinate well un- 

 less dried before sowing. 



PEOPAGATION OF GAEDEX OE JUNE 

 EOSES. 



There are three modes, within the reach of all, 

 for the propagation of these roses, namely, by 

 layering, budding, and grafting. Layering, where- 

 ever it can be accomplished, is preferable, and will 

 produce the most permanent plants. There are 

 two methods of performing the operation ; the one 

 we prefer is as follows : In the month of July, or 

 first two weeks of August, look over the plants 



