CONTENTS 



CHAPTER PAGE 



I. The Propagation op Roses 15 



II. The Best Varieties, with their Characteristics . . 32 



III. New Introductions and Special Classes 105 



IV. Climbers 118 



V. Location and Preparation 133 



VI. Ordering 146 



VII. Planting 152 



VIII. Pruning 161 



IX. Cultivation 176 



X. Some General Information and Hints on Hybridiza- 

 tion 190 



Index 205 



