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been called “the printer” (T. typographus) figs. 41 and 42, from the 
appt arance of its tracks. In England, however, little harm is done 
by this insect; abroad, it specially injures Firs.—J. R. S. C. 
REVIEW OF BOOK. 
Boses in Pots. By William Paul, F.R.H.S. Fifth Edition. 
Kent & Co., Paternoster Row. 
When a work reaches a fifth edition no better proof is needed 
of its worth, nor of the popularity of the subject on which it treats. 
It is stated in the preface that “ the first edition of this little book 
was compiled from a diary of the author’s observations and ex¬ 
perience while practically engaged in the cultivation of Roses in 
pots, and was merely intended to meet the wants of a new phase 
of Rose culture. As successive editions have been called for, he 
has endeavoured to convert the original brief notes into more 
solid matter, and to convey such information as he may have 
gathered over a more lengthened period of practice. Roses in 
pots, few or many, are now seldom absent from any good garden ; 
and while their culture is considered by some to be critical and 
difficult, the author believes that no plants are more easy to deal 
with, if their nature and requirements are studied, mastered, and 
reasonably attended to.” What the “ requirements” are for grow¬ 
ing such a specimen as is shown on fig. 43, which appears in the 
volume, we are told in a clear plain manner that no intelligent 
cultivator can misunderstand. On the advantages of growing 
Roses in pots the author observes, “ One great advantage of grow¬ 
ing Roses in pots is, that they may be removed from place to 
place at pleasure when in bloom. Another advantage is, that by 
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this system plants may be had in flower throughout the year. 
Three sets of plants are requisite to accomplish this. The first, 
which are grown out of doors or in a cold pit, will flower from May 
till November ; the second, which are retarded, will flower from 
November till February ; and the third set, which are forced, 
from February till June.” We also cite the following sound 
advice on the choice of plants “ It is pretty generally known 
that some varieties of Roses thrive best on their own roots, and 
some as worked plants. Any, experienced Rose-grower will be 
