184 PROPAGATION OF ROSES 



very short time. They take the roots of common 

 roses, that are about the size of a small quill, and 

 cut them into lengths of two or three inches, 

 whereon they graft a single eye from the young 

 wood (by the method of grafting), plant them into 

 pots, which they place into a close hot-bed or 

 house, as above stated, where they grow instantly, 

 frequently making a fresh growth within two 

 weeks from the time of planting. 



Single eyes are also planted up to the base of 

 the leaf, partially covering the eje^ in pots of fine 

 sand, subjecting them to the same hot-bed treat- 

 ment ; these also root freely, but take some time 

 before they make strong plants. When these 

 tender cuttings are made, they must be carefully 

 shaded from the sun, and must be sprinkled with 

 tepid water every evening. When they have 

 made a fresh growth, they should be removed to 

 another frame or house, with gentle heat, and 

 have air every day to harden them ; in a week or 

 two they will be fit for larger pots, to grow there- 

 in all the summer, or planted into the open ground 

 in May. 



Amidst the lovely creation of the floral world, 

 none combines so many attractions as the Eose ; 

 and we hope that our simple remarks on its pro- 

 pagation will enable all, who may desire it, to in- 



