SELECTION. i^j 



Logic, in which to grow varieties of the Rose having lono-, 

 lissom, drooping branches. All the Climbing Roses selected 

 in the preceding chapter, except the Banksian, which must 

 have a wall, are admirable for the purpose — the Ayrshire 

 and Sempervirens being the first to fulfil their mission, 

 covering the framework in two or three summers with their 

 white clustering Roses and deep-green glossy leaves. Of 

 the Noisettes, Gloire de Dijon, Marechal Niel, and Solfa- 

 terre, are sure successes ; Cloth-of-Gold and Lamarque 

 doubtful. M. Niel is specially adapted for this form of 

 Rose - growing, from the pendulous habit of its glorious 

 golden blooms. Walking beneath, you are privileged to 

 see them with all their charms displayed ; and never yet 

 was arch of triumph reared to compare with this in beauty. 

 All the summer Roses which I have selected for pillars, 

 omitting Paul Ricaut, are equally to be commended for 

 arches also, and soon meet each other upon them when 

 generously and judiciously treated. To the latter I would 

 add Triomphe de Bayeux, Hybrid China, a variety of 

 remarkable vigour, with delicate flowers, resembling those 

 of a Tea -scented Rose, and invaluable in the bud for 

 bouquets and button-holes. 



These arches and arcades might be introduced with a 



