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In the preceding table I have avoided the maximum and minimum of height, 

 and endeavoured to secure the mean. In poor soils some of the varieties probably 

 will not reach the height given, and in rich soils they may rise above it. Certainly 

 the most vigorous kinds, which are usually grown as Pillar dr Climbing Roses, may 

 by skilful pruning and training be extended almost indefinitely, especially when 

 placed against fences or walls. 



Much confusion has arisn from there being no acknowledged standard of refer- 

 ence for the names of particular forms of Rose Trees. Thus the terms low standard, 

 half -standard, and dwarf standard are used synonymously by some. Before 

 concluding, it may be well to intimate what is here intended by the use of certain 

 names : 



Weeping Roses are kinds of vigorous and pendulous growth, worked on stems of 

 4 feet or upwards. 



Standard Roses are any kinds on stems of about 3 feet. 



Tall Standards 4 to 5 feet. 



Half-Standards i| to 2| feet. 



Dwarf Standards varying from 6 to 1 8 inches. 



Dwarfs are budded or grafted close to the ground, and termed worked dwarfs ; 

 or are grown from cuttings or layers, and spoken of as own root roses. 



Climbing Roses are the most vigorous kinds selected from various groups. 



Pillar and Pyramid Roses are analogous to the last, but the best form of these 

 are kinds of more erect habit and less flexible growth than are usually 

 chosen for Climbing Roses. 



Pot Roses are any of the above grown in pots. 



