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BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS. 



Any biennials that are intended to be removed, and not 

 done last month, must not be delayed longer. The roots of 

 many of them will be very strong, and, if possible, a cloudy 

 day should be chosen for the operation. Give one or two 

 copious waterings, and, if necessary, shade them from the 

 sun till they begin to grow. 



Perennials. For a limited description of several genera 

 and species, see last month. Where dividing the root or 

 replanting is required, let it be done forthwith. If the wea- 

 ther is dry, they must be carefully watered and shaded for 

 a few days. 



ROSES. 



The subject of garden roses was touched upon last 

 month, as far as our limits would admit. We will now 

 give short descriptions of the other varieties of Roses that 

 are of more delicate character and, for distinction and 

 perspicuity, we will give them under the various divisions 

 to which they belong. 



HYBRID CHINESE ROSES. 



All the varieties of this fine division of Roses owe their 

 origin to the Chinese tea-scented, Noisette and Bourbon 

 Roses impregnated with the French Provins, and other 

 garden Roses. The seeds of such fertilized flowers pro- 

 duce hybrid Chinese Roses. These have, in many in- 

 stances, resulted from accident; but latterly, from the regu- 

 lar impregnating process. The superb varieties of this fine 

 division give a combination of all that is grand and beau- 

 tiful in roses. Their flowers are of the most elegant forms 

 and richest colours ; their foliage of great luxuriance, and 

 their branches flexile and vigorous. They are of first rate 

 importance for covering pillars and trellises, their shoots 

 frequently growing from six to ten feet in one season : these 

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