52 dreer's garden calendar. 



DOUBLE VIOLETS. 



( Viola Odorata.') 

 Another half hardy popular plant, grown extensively for bouquets. 

 They succeed best in cold frames, well protected during the severe 

 winter weather by mats and shutters. They will also flower freely in 

 a cool green-house. 



Neapolitan, light blue, large and fragrant per dozen, $1.50 



Imperatrice Eugenie, deep violet " 1.50 



Double White " 1.50 



THE ROSE. 



The Rose still maintains its position as the most attractive of flow- 

 ers. Every year adds a large number of varieties to our extended 

 lists, new at least in name if not in character ; and it shall be our 

 especial endeavor, after careful comparisons, to point out such of them 

 as show a decided improvement in their leading characteristics over 

 pre-existing varieties. 



Our collection of roses is now admitted to be one of the most com- 

 plete, having been enriched, by direct importation, with the latest 

 popular sorts. The repeated award of the highest premiums by the 

 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is sufficient evidence of their 

 merit. 



A few remarks, also, about budded, or, as they are commonly called, 

 grafted roses, may not be out of place here. There exists a strong 

 prejudice against them. Of course, it is not recommended to bud all 

 kinds ; but there are numerous splendid varieties which appear to 

 thrive only when budded on a strong growing stock. Again : newly 

 introduced varieties can, at first, rarely be obtained on their own 

 roots. The greatest objection to budded roses is the "suckering" of 

 the stock, which, if permitted to grow, naturally takes away the 

 strength of the plant. When budded ou the Marietta Rose, (which is 

 the stock now generally used,) they can readily be distinguished by 

 the pale green color of the leaves and the brownish-green of their 

 stems, armed with formidable thorns; these should be cut away clean 

 from the base of starting ; for which purpose, the soil should be re- 

 moved a little around the stem. There will be little trouble after the 

 first season. 



A fresh loamy soil, enriched with well-rotted cow-manure, we have 

 found the best for roses. 



EVER-BLOOMING ROSES cannot be secured unless the plants are 

 kept in a vigorous, growing condition. To derive the greatest enjoy- 



