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rally require watering when transplanted late, 

 to obtain roses in October and November. 

 On the continent, where much more pains 

 are bestowed on the retarding of flowers than 

 in this country, the rose-trees are dug up just 

 as they begin to shew a leaf-bud, and the 

 roots are instantly placed in a kind of mortar, 

 formed of brick earth, which serves as a pre- 

 servative plaster, whilst it debars the fibres 

 of the roots from obtaining the necessary nu- 

 triment that would cause the usual growth of 

 the plant. From this state of rest, the plants 

 are removed into the clumps or flower bor- 

 ders in May or June, according to the time 

 they are wished to be in blossom. When 

 the season is dry, they will require frequent 

 watering to ensure fine flowers. These plants 

 should be kept in a cellar or a shed, where 

 there is but little light. 



The common Provence and moss-roses are 

 the most esteemed for forcing, on account of 

 their perfume. 



" This soft family, to cares unknown, 



Were born for pleasure and delight alone. 

 Gay without toil, and lovely without art, 

 They spring to cheer the sense and glad the heart." 



Mrs. Barbauld. 



Yet this sweet emblem of love, like the 

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