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figure in Part I is observable: we have in those under review 
five representations of the types of as many classes, the later ones 
drawn with much taste and freedom, and all richly, yet correctly, 
coloured, conveying an idea, not only of the individual flower, 
but of the manner in which the plant produces its blossoms—a 
matter so essential in the selection of varieties. In this respect, 
however, Mr. Paul’s descriptive list will leave little to be desired, 
his account of each really good kind being so succinctly accurate 
as to furnish every necessary particular. 
After some entertaining gossip relative to the history of the 
Rose, or rather to that of its cultivation, we arrive at a chapter 
on Soil and its adaptation to the growth of Roses, which, for 
sterling sense and sound advice, has never been surpassed. We 
cannot refrain from transferring part of it to our columns, as it 
is of a kind to interest all who have gardens, whether professed 
rose-growers or not: 
“ If we were called upon to select a spot as best suited for the 
cultivation of roses, we should seek one at a distance from large 
towns, that we might secure the advantages of a pure air. It 
should be open to the south, and be so far removed from trees of 
every description, that their roots could not reach the soil of our 
rose-beds, or their tops overpower us with shade and prevent a 
free circulation of air. If, in addition to this, we could choose 
our soil, that preferred would be a strong loam—if rich, so much 
the better; if poor, we would enrich it by the addition of manures. 
It is generally known that the dog-rose delights in a stiff, hold¬ 
ing soil; and it is on the dog-rose that the choice garden varieties 
are usually budded. We do not intend by this to recommend 
soils commonly termed clayey, for in such there is often too 
great a deficiency of vegetable substances ; lighter soils, too, are 
found better suited for such kinds as thrive best grown on their 
own roots ; but this may be managed by the addition of a little 
light, turfy loam, peat, or leaf-mould, at the time of planting. 
An open, airy situation and a stiff loam are, we say, what we 
should prefer, was our choice of locality and soil unlimited. 
With these at our command, we should expect to carry rose- 
culture to perfection. 
“ e But,’ says the amateur, * all gardens must have roses, and 
how few are thus favorably circumstanced! Many are close to 
