Some a rule, the strongest and best for Summer flowering. Mr Mount, 

 beautiful ur celebrated Canterbury Rosegrower, has also given many 

 Roses names m tne following useful Paper, which he has kindly con- 

 tributed on the growth and culture of Roses. 



The few favourites of mine not mentioned in either list are : 

 Corallina, Papa Gontier, Rainbow, Madame Jules Grolez, 

 Mademoiselle Yvonne Gravier, all pinks of different shades; 

 Madame Pierre Cocher, Madame Chedane Guinosseau, and 

 Sulphurea, yellow; Virginie, Rubens and Gloire Lyonnaise, 

 white; also the single Irish Roses Irish Beauty, Glory, and 

 Harmony. 



CULTURE OF ROSES 



FOR any person fond of growing flowers, there is no flower 

 that will better repay the care and attention bestowed on it 

 than the Rose, provided that one starts with the best and 

 most suitable varieties for the particular place that is chosen, 

 and also that the soil and position is fairly well suited for 

 them, and not altogether opposed to what they really 

 require. 



First, as to position. A fairly open ground, and exposed 

 to as much sun as possible, sheltered a little from the 

 strongest wind by hedges of Privet, shrubs, etc., but not over- 

 hung by large trees, as trees make too much draught and 

 shade. 



Secondly, as to soil. A good moderately stiff loam is the 

 best soil, but any soil will grow them if properly prepared. The 



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