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A NEW FLOWER STAND, 
DESIGNED TO FORM A PILLAR OF ROSES, 
Training roses upon stands of varied descriptions, so as to form pillars from 
eight to sixteen feet high, is one of the prettiest floral fancies of the present day ; 
and what in reality can he more lovely to look upon than a column after this 
description of blooming roses ? For this purpose, we have not met with any better 
calculated than the one represented in the accompanying figure, being in every 
respect well adapted for the flower-garden, the ornamental shape of the centre 
support rendering it at all times an agreeable object. It was designed and sent 
us, some time ago, by Mr. Saul of Lancaster, 
who communicated the flower-stand figured in 
Vol. n. page 89 ; and from the great demand 
for the latter, Mr. S. has been induced to have 
it remodelled, improving it in some respects, 
so as to render it interesting and desirable for 
the drawing room, &c. The central pillar of 
the annexed figure, with the brackets, are made 
of cast iron. The letter A, shows the centre 
pillar sunk a sufficient depth into a large stone 
or block of wood, so as to hold it fast ; of the 
two stone is preferable, as being more durable, 
and better calculated to secure it against rough 
winds, &c., C C C C C C, refer to the brackets 
which fasten the uprights B B B ; through 
these uprights pass rods of iron for the 
purpose of tying the branches to. The whole 
should be painted three times over with paint 
of a blackish blue colour, which will secure it 
against rain, and prevent corrosion at the joints 
for many years. One advantage resulting from 
a stand of this description, consists in being 
enabled to make use of plants whose flowers 
vary in colour, such as red, white, and blush; 
the change in colour thus produced makes the 
whole extremely pleasing and full of interest. 
If a proper selection of kinds be made, a con- 
tinual display of bloom may be kept up during many of the summer months. At 
the bottom of the pillar may be placed a few large rough stones, which will 
have the appearance of rock work, and much add to the picturesque beauty of the 
whole ; also prevent the soil becoming dry about the roots, thus assisting them to 
grow with more freedom. 
