PREFACE. 



It affords no small gratification to be called upon 

 by the admirers of the rose, for a third edition of 

 their favourite Rose Manual, which we now present, 

 having added all the new sorts of merit, and discard- 

 ed many others that are now deemed worthless. 

 The universal diffusion of the pure moral and re- 

 fined taste of rose culture amono;st the fair dauo-hters 

 of Western Eden, progresses equally with any 

 branch, study, or science of this telegraphic age — a 

 taste that is admired and appreciated by every visiter 

 and friend. 



There is no word of censure in our vocabulary that 

 can be applicable to those who devote a few of their 

 leisure hours to love, admire, and cultivate that emblem 

 of beauty, the rose. I do congratulate its lovers (and 

 who are not 1) on the many beautiful distinct acquisi- 

 tions to this charming family, since our previous edi- 

 tion. This third offering contains every improve- 

 ment in culture and character, that has been found of 

 practical value or ornament in the Rose, which has 

 become within the past few years extremely and ex- 

 tensively popular. The increasing inquiry for new 

 varieties, so absorbs the interest of both cultivators and 



