152 ROSES THAT BLOOM THE WHOLE SEASON". 



be benefited if protected as advised for Tea and 

 Bengal roses ; or tlie whole plant may be removed 

 to a shaded situation, where, after sheltering them, 

 lay them in by the heels, and cover them with 

 boards ; when Spring opens, prune them close, and 

 plant them where desired, in fresh prepared soiL 

 This removal is even beneficial to them, for it is 

 well known to all growers that the Eose is im- 

 proved by a change of soil, unless it be in those 

 deep alluvial soils that have never been cultivated ; 

 in such, the roots run yearly in quest of, and ob- 

 tain, genial nourishment for any length of time. 

 But in the Eastern and Northern States, it is ab- 

 solutely necessary to lift the plants that are budded, 

 and place them under protection. Those grown 

 on their own roots may be well surrounded with 

 dry leaves, which will protect them from the sud- 

 den chansres of our winter season, in latitudes 

 north of this ; and even if their tops be destroyed, 

 they will push vigorously from the roots, and pro- 

 duce their flowers in full perfection. They should 

 not be allowed to go to seed ; remove the flower- 

 stems as soon as they are faded ; it increases the 

 reproduction of bloom. 



