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if, as stated, the colours of the flowers are nicely blended, 

 such a border will prove one of the entrancing features of the 

 garden, affording a continuous succession of flowers from early 

 summer until late autumn; in fact, Roses will be to the fore 

 until the end of October, or early in November in many 

 seasons. 



Where a large border similar to the above is out of the 

 question, and beds on grass have to be relied upon, there is 

 nearly always the risk of overcrowding, because, as the space is 

 so limited, an attempt is usually made to get in as many fine 

 varieties as possible, and thus overdo it. In every such case it is 

 advisable to put in the plants not closer than 3ft. apart each 

 way, allowing each i8in. from the side of the bed or verge. 

 Unless the varieties are very vigorous, this will not make a very 

 crowded bed. 



Magnificent effects are produced by planting strong-grown ng 

 sorts like Gloire de Dijon, Mrs. Paul, Cheshunt Hybrid, Climbing 

 Souvenir de la Malmaison, W. A. Richardson, Celine Forestier, 

 Crimson Rambler, and many others. If these are allowed to 

 make long shoots, and in the spring the beds are liberally 

 manured, and the shoots pegged down their full length or nearly 

 50, they will throw out growths at almost every eye the whole 

 length of the stems, and produce a really splendid mass of 

 colour. The beds may be all of one colour, which seems most 

 popular in many gardens, or they can be arranged to afford 

 a combination of colour. In the latter case care must be 

 exercised in pegging down the shoots, so that when in flower 

 the colours produce the desired effect. A little carelessness in 

 the pegging-down of the shoots will mar what would otherwise 

 be a really glorious appearance when in full blossom. 



Arches or arcades of Roses in gardens have a charm that 

 has found more favour in the past than at present. The 

 covering of arbours with Roses was far commoner years ago, and 

 the plan might very well be adopted again now. In the hot 

 summer months these Rose-covered arches or arbours are 

 delightful, and one of the most frequented parts of the garden. 

 That capital variety. Crimson Rambler, is a gem for such 

 positions, as it revels in places where the air can play freely all 

 round it. Aimee Vibert and Reve d'Or are also excellent 

 arch Roses, and there are many others. 



In case any of the varieties of Teas are thought to be tender, 

 and unable to stand the rigour of our winters, common bracken 



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