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application of stimulants and keeping the foliage free of insects and other 
pests. Grown thus the bare stems of the standards can to a certain extent 
be hidden by planting dwarf roses between. The remaining spaces between 
the dwarfs and standards can be planted with primroses for flowering in 
spring, or sown with mignonette for summer flowering. A rosary thus 
planted becomes an interesting feature in the garden, and the effect when in 
bloom is very striking indeed—very much more so than it would be if the 
standards were dotted about here and there on the lawn, or the dwarfs 
grown in twos or threes in the borders. The position for the bed must be 
a sunny one, and not in any way shaded, or the wood will not get sufficiently 
ripened to flower well the following season. In deciding on the position, 
bear in mind the important fact we have already drawn attention to 
in the case of beds intended for tall plants, namely, avoid selecting one 
near the house or in too prominent a spot on the lawn. Rather give prefer¬ 
ence to a sheltered corner, protected from north and east, but fully exposed 
to the sun, or near a fine bold group of shrubs or trees that will form a 
pleasing background. Prepare the soil in the autumn by trenching it three 
spits deep. If light, bury cow or pig manure liberally between the first and 
second spits. If heavy, add cinder ashes, wood scrapings, sand, old mortar, 
decayed vegetable refuse, and horse manure, working it thoroughly in amongst 
the soil as it is turned over. Very light soils will be improved by adding clay 
or marl. As to planting, this should be done in autumn or February in the 
case of hybrid perpetuals, provence, moss, and other hardy kinds; and in 
April or May only in the case of tea-scented, noisette, and bourbon sorts. 
Plant the standards and half-standards 3 ft. apart each way, and a dwarf rose 
between each. To get a good effect, plant the standards in the centre; next 
these half standards, then strong growing dwarfs, finishing off with the weakest 
at the margin. Where space permits, the various classes of rose, as the tea- 
scented, cabbage, and hybrid perpetual, may be grown in beds by themselves; 
but for ordinary purposes they will do well together, and make an interesting 
display. As to pruning and other cultural details, theke are outside the scope 
of the present work. Those who desire information on this subject are 
referred to “ The Amateur’s Rose Book,” * a work dealing with rose culture 
in all its phases. 
From the beds we now pass on to the consideration of the borders. These 
* “The Amateur’s Rose Book.” London : W. H. & L. Coliingridge. 
