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there should be allowed a fair area of soil so that the fibrous 

 roots that are present in healthy Roses may derive all the 

 benefit possible from rains and artificial waterings. Once 

 the trees are in position, labels should be affixed to them. 

 The Acme labels identified with Mr. Pinches are excellent 

 for the purpose and have a first-class reputation. 



So far we have assumed that the Roses to be employed 

 in the beds are Dwarfs. Not a few, however, still pin their 

 faith to the Standards or Half-Standards, and also submit 

 with some truth that they help to break the somewhat flat 

 appearance a bed composed entirely of Dwarfs presents. Be 

 that as it may, they should, if used, be planted at least i\i t. 

 apart and 6in. deep. Stakes should also be inserted to 

 prevent the trees from being blown about by rough winds, 

 and around the stem should be secured a strip of sacking or 

 similar material, otherwise the bark would be considerably 

 injured. Standard Teas are best protected when planted 

 in the autumn by tying bracken in the " head " in such a 

 way that the more vital part of the plant is covered. It cannot 

 be too forcibly impressed upon the cultivator that first-class 

 results can never be hoped for in borders containing large and 

 rampant-growing shrubs. Everyone, of course, who admires 

 Roses cannot devote entire beds to their cultivation, desirable 

 though it is. The next best thing is to provide the plants with 

 positions in mixed beds and borders where their branches get 

 plenty of space, sun, and fresh air, and are not over- 

 shadowed by tall trees or shrubs. 



There are other sections whose planting has not been 

 provided for Climbers (so-called) and Own-Root Roses 

 (those produced from cuttings). The former need plenty of 

 space (4ft.) between the individual plants, and as they 

 cause an extra drain upon the soil the latter quickly becomes 

 exhausted and requires renewing. Own-Root Roses may be 

 planted ift. Sin. apart and 6in. deep. Of late, too, there 

 has come into existence an interesting section in the Miniature 



