56 CULTURE OP THE ROSE. 



dance from the ball of earth, larger pots will be required; 

 but, if otherwise, the same one will suffice. Some roses 

 suffer greatly if placed in pots too large for them ; and the 

 same is more or less true of all plants. 



Late in autumn, when growth has ceased, shift the roses 

 again, if they need it, and place them for wintering in a 

 cellar or cold frame. In the spring, prune them, as directed 

 in thv3 chapter on Pruning. After the rose is pruned, stake 

 out the shoots to as great distances as possible. Indeed, 

 the larger ones should be made to lie almost horizontal : 

 this will cause the buds to "break," or open, regularly 

 along their whole length ; whereas, if left upright, a few at 

 the top would break, and the rest remain dormant. As 

 soon as the buds have opened, the shoots may be tied up 

 again. Syringe the opening buds, and water moderately, 

 increasing the amount of moisture as the leaves expand, 

 and watering abundantly during all the period of full 

 activity of growth; that is, during summer and early 

 autumn. An occasional application of manure-water is 

 useful. Watch for insects and mildew, and apply the 

 remedies elsewhere directed. About midsummer, shift 

 those that need it into larger pots ; an operation which, if 

 performed with skill, will not check their growth in the 

 least. Continue to dis-bud and to remove weak and ill- 



