THERE ARE nve modes of propagating the rose, 

 by layers, by cuttings, by budding, by grafting, and by 

 suckers. 



This is perhaps, for the amateur, the most convenient 

 and certain method. The best season for layering is the 

 summer, from the end of June to the end of August; and, 

 for some varieties, even later. The rose which is to be 

 multiplied should be in a condition of vigorous growth. 

 Loosen and pulverize the soil around it ; and, if heavy and 

 adhesive, add a liberal quantity of very old manure mixed 

 with its bulk of sharp sand. The implements needed for 



