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firm. If possible, the plant should be so potted that 

 the junction of stock and scion (the point at which the 

 bud was inserted) is one inch below the surface. This, 

 however, is not always practicable, owing to the long 

 roots ; but it does not matter if the latter are somewhat 

 curled round in order to achieve this object. When 

 potted, plunge the pots over their rims in a bed of 

 ashes in the frame or in the garden. They should be 

 placed in the frame by November. Let them have all 

 the air possible and be exposed to the rains ; water 

 at least once if the weather is dry after potting. 

 In February prune back the growths to within about 

 five inches of the base. 



A selection should be made chiefly from the hardy 

 Hybrid Teas, but some of the best Hybrid Perpetuals 

 are indispensable, such as Mrs. John Laing, Frau 

 Karl Druschki, Captain Hajrward, and Ulrich Brunner. 

 Similar plants may be planted out in the cold frame, pro- 

 viding the soil is good. This saves the trouble of potting. 



After the plants are pruned the lights should be 

 kept on the frame, but a little air ought to be given 

 night and day unless the weather is frosty. In severe 

 weather cover the frame with mats or straw. As new 

 growths appear, be careful that they do not get frozen. 

 If air be given it is advisable to close the frame by three 

 o'clock in the afternoon. It is preferable to have the 

 pots plimged to their rims in the frame, evaporation 

 is thus prevented, and consequently less water is needed. 

 S3mnge the plants on fine mornings, and be careful not 

 to give too much water, especially at first. When the 



