THE ROSE GARDEN. 



II 



Class II.— AUTUMNAL ROSES. 



In the above Table I have avoided the maximum and minimum of height, and 

 endeavoured to secure the mean. In poor soils I doubt not they will sink below 

 this, and in rich ones they may rise above it. Certainly the most vigorous kinds, 

 which are usually grown as Pillar or Climbing Roses, may, by skilful pruning 

 and training, be brought to exceed the heights given. 



Much confusion has arisen from there being no acknowledged standard of refe- 

 rence for the names of particular forms of Rose-trees. Thus the terms low 

 standard, half standard, and dwarf standard, are used synonymously by some. 

 Before proceeding further, it may be well to intimate what is here intended by the 

 use of certain names : 



Weeping Roses are kinds of vigorous and pendulous growth, worked on stems 



of 4 feet or upwards. 

 Standard Hoses are any kinds on stems of about ... 3 feet. 



Tall Standards 4 feet to 5 feet. 



Half Standards 1| feet to 2| feet. 



Dwarf Standards varying from 6 to 18 inches. 



Dwarfs are budded or grafted close to the ground, and termed worked dwarf & : 

 or are grown from cuttings or layers, and spoken of as on their own 

 routs. 

 Climbing Roses are the most vigorous kinds selected from various groups. 

 Pillar Roses are analogous to the last ; but the best forms of these are kinds 

 of more erect habit, and less vigorous growth, than are usually chosen 

 for Climbing Roses. 

 Pot Roses are any of the above grown in pots. 



