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thinned out after the first blooming, but there 
should be no pruning except in the winter or early 
spring, for one of the most prominent objects in 
view is to have strong dormant buds on well-ripened 
shoots, to prune back to in the winter and to rely upon 
for the production of good vigorous growth for the 
next season. 
If the plants grown in the cool house be in pots, 
they should either be planted out in the open 
ground about the second week in June, or plunged 
in coal ashes and mulched with good decomposed 
manure in an open airy place sheltered from strong 
winds, where the shoots, slightly thinned, may ripen 
and mature. In either case, they should be re-potted 
about October, the crocks being removed, and also 
as much of the surface soil as possible without 
disturbing the bulk of the roots. The compost 
generally used is two-thirds of fibrous but strong 
loam with one-third of thoroughly decomposed, old, 
cow manure. For the Teas, a little sharp grit and 
leaf mould may be added. 
Roses, if well taken care of, get used to a pot 
life whether forced or more naturally treated. They 
will get accustomed to an early spring growth, and 
will rest and ripen in the autumn as if it was really 
their winter. They should however be kept rather 
dry at that time to help the ripening and check 
undesirable growth. After re-potting, they will of 
course require watering and attention, that the roots 
may spread in the fresh material provided. By 
November the pots may be taken into the cool house, 
for pruning in January, and to be ready for a warmer 
house to be forced. 
In forcing Roses, it should be remembered, as 
