30 ROSES THAT. BLOOM IN JUNE. 



I have bloomed hundreds from seedlings that gave 

 the greatest promise, but none of them equal to those 

 above described, and 1 do not like the idea of retro- 

 grading where there is such a field for advancing. 

 They are all very easily propagated by layering in 

 July: give the shoot of the present year's growth a 

 twist, and then bury the twisted part six inches under 

 ground; in November, it will be well rooted, andean 

 then be cut off and transplanted in any desired situa- 

 tion; the tasteful husbandman may thus cover every 

 unsightly fence rail. 



Having briefly disposed of the tribes of Climbing 

 Koses, that bloom only once in the season, a few hints 

 on their general culture will be in place. 



They will grow luxuriantly on any aspect or situa- 

 tion, provided they are not entirely shaded by trees 

 over head. The roots of trees and plants generally 

 are of a growth proportionate to that of their 

 branches ; from this data, and experience proves it, 

 we find that roses of strong growth make strong roots, 

 striking deep into the soil, and extending horizontally 

 in quest of food fo a surprising length; they require a 

 rich soil, which, before planting, should be well pul- 

 verized and freely broken ; it should be of a character 

 inclining more to sand than clay; if the latter pre- 

 dominate it must be well incorporated with sand and 

 old manure until it becomes of a friable nature. With 



