ROSES IN POTS. 



general cultivation of Roses in the open ground is quite 

 equal to theirs ? 



One great advantage of exhibiting Roses in pots is 

 that their true character becomes apparent ; we see the 

 Rose as it would appear growing in our gardens, and can 

 refer it to its proper class. On the other hand, the greatest 

 difficulty exhibitors have to contend with is to obtain a 

 sufficient number of plants clothed with flowers and in 

 perfection at a stated period. This, however, may in a 

 great measure be remedied by growing the freest bloomers 

 and shifting the plants to a sunny or cool situation as their 

 state may require. Where twelve plants are wanted for 

 exhibition at different seasons, not less than one hundred 

 plants should be grown, and the greater portion of these 

 should be Autumnal Roses. 



But before adverting to their culture, the question may 

 arise, what varieties are best suited for the purpose ? It 

 is probable that most varieties would succeed, but the 

 following, many of which are established favourites, may 

 be selected without fear, a great portion having been 

 proved suitable in the nurseries here during the present 

 season.* 



The varieties from the groups Moss, Provence, Gallica, 

 Damask, Perpetual, and a portion of the Hybrids, I 

 would advise to be grown as worked plants on stems 

 from six inches to two feet in height, the others may be 

 grown on their own roots, or at the option of the cultivator. 

 In very many cases, however, worked plants produce a 

 greater quantity of flowers and of larger size than such as 

 are grown on their own roots. 



PROVENCE : Adeline. Blush. Cabbage. Crested or 

 Cristata. Angers. La Fiancee. Queen of Roses. 

 Emerance. Sylvain. Wilberforce. 



* Although many of these kinds are now superseded by more modern 

 varieties, it is thought advisable to retain the names to show the best kinds of 

 the period (1843). 



