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somewhat from the method of fruit - tree grafting in not having a 

 tongue cut in either stock or scion. As a rule no grafting wax is used 

 when Roses are being grafted under glass, but under certain conditions 

 it is used to ensure success. In any case, when the scions have been 

 properly attached and tied to the rooted stocks the latter are potted 

 in rich gritty soil in small pots and are placed in a frame with a 

 bottom heat of 65 to 70 F. They are kept close and moist for a few 

 days, after which more air and light are gradually admitted. When 

 firmly established the plants are taken out of the frame and placed in 

 5-in. pots, a good rich loamy compost being used. About the end of 

 May they are transferred to the open air and plunged in ash beds, where 

 they are watered and attended to 

 during the summer until fit for 

 sale from October onwards. 



When weeping and climbing 

 Roses are raised under glass they 

 are often trained up beneath the 

 rafters on a trellis, much in the 

 same way as Vines, and in this 

 way shoots from 15 to 20 ft. are 



t, Rosebud selected for Propagation. 5, Mode 

 of planting the Bud. 



developed in the course of one 

 season. In late summer or autumn 

 these long-shooted Roses are placed 

 outside to ripen thoroughly, the 

 shoots being trailed over the glass 

 of the houses. 



PROPAGATION BY EYES. Be- 

 sides budding and grafting, and 

 cuttings of the ripened shoots in Fig ' 44 

 October and November, Roses may 

 also be propagated during the summer months from eyes. These are 

 selected from mature shoots of the current year, and those near the base 

 showing signs of sprouting are selected. They are detached as if for bud- 

 ding, but a pair of basal leaflets are allowed to remain. The buds are 

 then inserted in moist sandy soil, and kept close and shaded for some 

 time, until roots are emitted, after which they may be given plenty of 

 light and air, and in due course be potted up. Fig. 442 shows how 

 the cuttings from eyes are made. 



VARIETIES OF ROSES. Although there are thousands of varieties of 

 Roses mentioned in trade catalogues, it would be a great mistake for the 

 market grower, or the seller of plants only, to attempt to stock the lot. 

 Some varieties sell much better than others, and the tradesman must grow 

 in bulk those he finds from experience are likely to remain as short a 

 time as possible in his nursery. It does not follow that a variety that 

 wins a gold medal at an exhibition is the one that will sell best, and 

 the shrewd grow r er waits until his customers worry him a little for any 



