io6 THE ROSE. 



not strike from cuttings, and it is the only 

 method by which certain kinds can be pro- 

 duced on their own roots. 



Besides the methods spoken of, roses are 

 also produced from seed, but this is only 

 done where it is purposed to secure stocks, 

 as seedling Briers, or where it is the aim to 

 obtain new varieties. 



