CHAP. IX.] ROSES. 271 



lower than those in the centre. Rose baskets 

 may also be formed on a lawn, either raised on 

 pedestals, or formed merely by fixing wires in 

 the ground ; the lower part being covered with 

 roses pegged down, and their branches covered 

 with moss, and the handles to the basket being 

 formed of wire, over which climbing roses have 

 been trained. 



The best roses in the neighbourhood of Lon- 

 don are to be found at Lee's, Hammersmith, 

 and Loddioes's, Hackney. There are also very 

 fine collections at Paul's, Cheshunt, and Rivers's, 

 Sawbridoe worth; at Wood's, Maresfield, and 

 Hooker's, Brenchley, both near Tunbri'lge 

 Wells ; and at Lane's, Berkhampstead ; most 

 of these nurserymen contriving, by means of 

 forcing, to have abundance of roses beautifully 

 in flower from the latter end of January to the 

 middle of November every year, and a few in 

 pots even during the depth of winter. 



