142 PIOTORIAL PRACTICAL ROSE GROWING. 
Fig. 79 (p. 139) shows the end elevation, and Fig. 81 (p. 140) the 
ground plan. In the latter a represents the posts, and 6 the boxes 
or vases, if such are employed. 
If it is impossible to get stems and posts in sufficient quan- 
tity, a pergola may be constructed by settimg ironmonger’s 
wire arches 5 feet apart and bracing them with 4-inch parallel 
horizontal wires, one at the top, one at the centre, and one 
near the ground. Rigidity may be imparted to the structure 
by fixing uprights of gas-main pipes at every 6 feet. When 
well covered with growths this is not unsightly. 
Tree Stumps. 
Tree stumps, short or long, look well when clothed with 
Roses. An old, weather-worn tree which is condemned may 
be so far spared that only the upper parts are cut away, the 
bole, and perhaps the principal fork, ane left. 
Trellises. 
The expanding wooden trelliswork of the suburban garden 
makes a comfortable home for Roses. Screwed on to uprights 
4 feet apart, provided with a top beading, and painted green, 
it makes an admirable screen. ‘This trelliswork is very cheap 
and convenient. Varieties like Bardou Job, Alister Stella 
Gray, and Homere are quite at home on it. 
Umbrellas. 
Rose umbrellas are easily provided, given a wire standard 
surmounted by a circular wire framework. When well covered 
these are handsome objects (see Fig. 82, p. 141). 
