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grow, and they are quite expensive, so that all 

 things considered the beginner would do well to 

 forego the doubtful pleasure of seeing them in his 

 garden. 



In England Roses are used for hedges ; but in the 

 northern parts of the United States they are rarely 

 planted for this purpose. So-called hedges have 

 been made of Crimson Rambler, but as its chief 

 beauty is in blooming time and its appearance in 

 other seasons is not tempting, few people have un- 

 dertaken the task of raising it in this form. On 

 some large estates where there is a skilled gardener 

 it might be tried for a sensational effect. 



A very good hedge may be made of Rosa Rugosa, 

 which might be planted along the path leading to 

 the Rose garden; in fact in such a position it would 

 be very appropriate. It should be kept low and 

 pruned carefully to encourage the bottom growth, 

 for the chief beauty in a hedge is its wall-like effect, 

 and unless this is obtained it is. more or less of a 

 failure. 



Roses look better with some sort of background, 

 and the best setting for them is evergreen trees. 

 In England Yew and Holly are used, and the Roses 



