ROSES AND ROSARIUMS 
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Arches of Roses 
Garden walks are rendered most charming by 
spanning them with arches to form arcades over 
which climbing Roses scramble with picturesque 
freedom; the Roses so trained are not only seen 
to best advantage, but the effect of arches and 
pillars of Roses or other flowers relieves gardens 
of monotonous flatness. For northern climates 
any of the hardy climbing Roses may be used ; 
different colors on different arches would be 
effective. The Double -Flowering "Rambler” 
class is especially recommended, and the Me- 
morial Rose — Rosa Wichuraiana — has been used 
very effectively in this way. In the southern 
country the glorious continuous-flowering Noi- 
sette section of Roses can be utilized. 
A Hedge of Roses 
If there is anything more beautiful than a well-grown hedge 
of Roses in bloom, we do not know of it. Roses grown on 
their own roots should be used exclusively; enrich and prepare 
the ground to a good depth, and if the soil is not naturally 
porous it should be underdrained, as Roses do not thrive in 
waterlogged soil. Stakes or other supports should be given the 
plants until they grow strong and stocky, and do not allow any 
shoots to exceed 3 feet in length for two or three years, then 
permit them to grow only a foot a year until the maximum 
height is reached; this method induces the lower branches to 
better fill up the base. Mulch well with rotted manure in 
the fall. The Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses should be used 
lor forming hedges in cold latitudes. 
