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leiigtli, then twisting it slightly so as to bring the tip end of the 

 stem upright or nearly so, and the tongue made by the cut 

 pointing downward, draw the soil away so as to allow the 

 burying of the shoot about three inches, pla(!e the shoot in the 

 ground pegging it down with a forked stick to hold securely, 

 draw the soil well about it and press firmly. Tliis tongue will 

 soon callous over and roots will he emitted from it. The work 

 of layering should be done from the middle of July to about 

 September 1st. Sometimes it is done in the Spring, but with 

 less surety of success. The varieties Laneii and Celine propa- 

 gate themselves rapidly, the latter stealing away in every direc- 

 tion unless checked. The former is a good gi-ower and soon 

 makes a thick cluster of plants and would almost answer for a 

 hedge, growing very much like a raspberry and producing off- 

 sets in a similar manner. 



In conclusion I must not forget to recommend the old- 

 fashioned Sweetbriar, so much prized for the delicious fragrance 

 of its foliage ; and its light rose colored flowers although very 

 single are not objectionable ; it is a rank vigorous grower and 

 very hardy, will take care of itself although appreciating culti- 

 vation. 



If I have devoted too much of my space to descriptions, it 

 must be borne in mind that the individual experience of success 

 or failure witii different varieties, and their characters, is what 

 the masses, who have not the time or inclination for such labor, 

 must depend upon : and if in this paper, I have succeeded in 

 suggesting any thoughts to simplify the culture of the Kose, or 

 furnished encouragement to any lover of it, I shall feel that my 

 object has been accomplished. 



