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require as much under the most favorable circumstances as it is 
usually convenient to give them. Above all things, observe that 
whatever is kept here, with a view to its ulterior removal to the 
flower garden, be kept at sufficient distance one from another, to 
allow of a vigorous development; for, as in all other cases, crowding 
will inevitably spoil their appearance, the want of a full supply of 
pure air being quite as evident in the vegetable as the animal 
kingdom. 
Hortulanus. 
THE ROSE. 
That the popularity of this beautiful gem of Flora keeps pace 
with the times is demonstratively evinced by the fact that our 
eminent cultivators, both at home and on the continent, are more 
arduous in their devotion, with reference to its advantageous cul¬ 
tivation, than on any subject connected with floriculture. I think 
the love for this genus may be said to be more universal than any 
other extant; preponderating in the floral affections of all, from 
the highest grade of society down to that of the humble and 
industrious cotter. 
In introducing this paper, I do not pretend to enter into detail 
with regard to its cultivation, it being needless, as many extensive 
and successful growers have previously given the result of their 
manipulation. My object is to offer such matter as maybe useful 
to those connoisseurs who give a decided preference to the Queen 
of Flora, and whose grounds admit of a somewhat extensive 
cultivation. 
The propagation is performed most readily either by budding, 
grafting, or by the insertion of cuttings, but the former and 
latter modes are the most generally practised in the present day. 
The operation of budding may be performed from the begin¬ 
ning of June until the middle of September, and every bud 
insured if the two plants about to be united are in a working 
condition, and the operation carefully performed. 
It is well to keep the ligature damp for a few days until the 
union takes place, should the weather be excessively hot and 
