92 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



On Dahlias. Will any of your subscribers inform me which treatment 



is the best for securing good Dahlia plants, where only two or three of the 

 same kind are required >. Is dividing the roots, or taking off young cuttings 

 early in spring, the best ! T. B. 



Feb. 20th, 1835. 



On Prising Rose Trees grown in the Open Border.— Having 

 been informed that experienced florists have latterly practised a method of 

 pruning Rose trees which most materially contributes to their blooming 

 profusely, I should be obliged by information as to the mode adopted. 



Walworth, Jan. Uth, 1835. S. S. T. 



On Orchideoi s Plants. — Observing in page 13 of the present Volume 

 of the Cabinet, that A Yorkshireman requests some correspondent to fa- 

 Tour him with a list of the most superior kinds of the above tribe of plants, 

 I am induced to ask the additional favour, at the same time the list is given, 

 of the mode of culture, either general or particular as to kinds, of each 

 genera. A Gloucestershire Amateur. 



March 4th, 1835. 



On Plants suitable for Covering a Wall. — Will any of your corre- 

 spondents have the kindness to name me the best plant to cover the wall of 

 the house which forms the northern boundary of my little garden? This 

 wall is very high, has a south-east exposure, and is a good deal shaded by 

 the corner of the house. Some quick-growing plant will be preferred. 

 China Roses, Corchorus, &c. do not grow sufficiently high and thick to 

 answer my purpose. An early answer to this query will much oblige your 

 constant subscriber, Catarina Maria & J. 



February \3th, 1835. 



Note. — Any of the following plants would answer the purpose ; and being 

 verv rapid in growing, they would reach 12 ft. high, or more, the first season, 

 and speedily cover a very extensive place : — 



Rosa ruga — a line globular-shaped double pale blush flower, produced in 

 clusters of several upon each, and in vast profusion over the plant. The 

 flowers are very fragrant. The plant is deciduous, but very rapid in its 

 growth. Blooms from June to August. 



Rosa hybrida multiflora— a beautiful Rose ; flowers produced in clusters, 

 like the other kinds of Multiflora Roses. The flowers vary in colour upon 

 the clusters from white to a deep rose colour. The plant was raised between 

 a Multiflora and the Sempervirens, or evergreen Rose. It is very hardy, 

 and rapid in its growth. Blooms from June to September. 



Rose Clair — a beautiful single red Rose, produced in clusters, in profu- 

 sion. The colour of the flower is very bright, and there is a small white 

 centre or eye to each. The foliage is pretty, and the plant is an evergreen. 

 It grows freely. Blooms from June to September. 



Red Boursaull Rose — a semi-double Rose, of a bright rosy red colour; 

 blossom expands; an evergreen plant. 



Neiv Crimson Boursaull Rose — a very bright crimson Rose, very double ; 

 the petals are reflexed. Blooms from June to September. 



Rosa sempervirens, or Evergreen Rose. — There are three of this class, viz. 

 single white, double white, and double rose-coloured : these grow rapidly, 

 and make a good covering. Blooms from June to August. 



Rosa Ru^sclliana. — The flowers are very compact in form, double, of a 

 red and purple colour. Blooms from June to September. 



Double Ayrshire — a semi-double flower, white. The plant is a rapid 

 grower. Blooming from June to August. 



There arc many other handsome Climbing Rages, thai grow from 15 to 

 20 feet high. The sorts above named and described are very hardy, and 

 will grow 30 feet high or upwards, provided they have a good border to grow 

 in. Let the bottom be drained with stones or brickbats a few inches deep, 

 upon which let there be a foot deep (at least) of good mellow turf soil and 

 well-rotted dung, in equal portions. 



