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rieties are in demand. The operation is done in precisely 

 the same way as directed under the head, " Increase by In- 

 oculation" Part I., Chapter III. ; and the time of performing 

 the work, is at any time from June to October, when the 

 buds are well ripened, and the stock is in good condition, as 

 directed under the proper head. 



Grafting Roses by the root. This is performed in the 

 month of February, by collecting the long straggling roots of 

 the Boursault, or free-growing kind, that have plenty of 

 roots. On these, the choice kinds of the Perpetuals, Re- 

 montantes, and the Moss, are grafted, in the same manner as 

 recommended for grafting, under the proper head. When 

 the roots are grafted, they are to be potted and placed in the 

 green-house, to unite, which will be during the spring. 



ART. 3. Roses that bloom in June. Various Roses. 



Multiflora Rose, (Rosa Multiflora,) a Japanese variety, 

 and is perfectly hardy in the south-western states ; it also 

 bears the winters in cooler regions, only when the season is 

 unusually severe. The Multiflora is a slender growing 

 variety, and is readily increased by layers or budding, as the 

 cuttings do not strike root freely. The Grevilla or Seven 

 Sisters is of this class, and was once the leading rose of the 

 class ; the flowers are remarkable for having several shades 

 of colors in the same cluster, and indeed almost every variety, 

 as single, double, and semi-double, are to be seen mingled 

 together in one bunch or cluster. It is cultivated as a pillar 

 rose, and for covering trellises and arbors. To this may be 

 added Russelliana, or Russell's Cottage Rose, a fine speci- 

 men for pillars, &c. a fine, free bloomer, with flowers of a 

 rich crimson, shaded, and sometimes striped with white. A 

 perfectly hardy rose and highly deserving culture. 



Laure Devoust is allowed to be the climax of this class, 

 and is a strong grower, perfectly hardy, and a profuse 

 bloomer, bearing flowers of various shades from a white to a 

 pink, in immense clusters ; and to these may be added the 



