162 ROSES THAT BLOOM THE WHOLE SEASON. 



length of time, a i\arity about Philadelphia. But 

 no doubt there will be many discrepancies when 

 tested bj an eye that gives merit precedence over 

 rarity. 



This very magnificent class of the rose familj^ 

 cannot be too extensively cultivated; many of 

 them are free bloomers ; but to have them in full 

 perfection, they should be deprived of a great 

 portion of their first-blooming buds, and have a 

 few of their shoots cut back. Indeed, the prin- 

 cipal part of their first buds can easily be dispensed 

 with ; for it is then the rosy season ; the great aim 

 of the fancier and cultivator is to extend that 

 season, Avhich, with the above sacrifice, is at once 

 accomplished. These plants, whose luxuriance 

 and immense flowers have been the result of hy- 

 bridizing and exciting culture, deserve all the care 

 that can be bestowed upon them. Every encou- 

 ragement must be given to promote the growth of 

 the plant, which is best done in the winter season, 

 by composts and manures, or in the summer, by 

 rich waterings ; these waterings should not be 

 given oftener than once a week. As these roses 

 are yet quite scarce on their own roots, we have 

 introduced a standard rose, at page 90, to show 

 their beauty, and the effect they have. When 

 trained in that way, they are gems in the parterre 



