T1IE COTTAGE GAEDENEE AND COUNTEY GENTLEMAN, February 16, 1858. 
Of course, where there are early yineries, peaclieries, or 
a plant stove, much of that work may be forwarded, 
independently of hotbeds, though they are always de¬ 
sirable adjuncts in a garden when well managed and 
made the most of; and many things thrive better in 
them than they can be made to do in any other place 
heated merely by flue or hot water. E. .Fish. 
CULTUEH OF EOSES IN POTS. 
(Continued from page 278.) 
If the management of the plants, described in my 
former paper, has been duly attended to, they will 
have filled the pots with roots, and their heads will be 
furnished with moderately strong shoots. As soon as 
the leaves have fallen, they should be repotted into 
blooming pots. Strong growers may be put into pots 
twelve, or even fourteen inches across. "Weak growers, 
of course, will not require such large pots ; from eight 
to ten inches diameter will be sufficient. As there will 
be considerable space between the ball of soil attached 
to each plant, and the sides of the pots, the compost 
may be almost as rough as possible ; I always choose 
fresh turf every time of potting, and cowdung in 
flakes, partially dried. Then, the new pots being well 
drained in proportion to their size, and upon that, a 
layer of fresh turf, the ball may be placed in the 
centre of the pot, and the compost placed around it; 
taking care that the cowdung is mixed with every part 
of the space amongst the pieces of turf, and the whole 
pressed down as hard as possible. Firm potting is 
essential to success in Hose culture in pots. [Remember 
always to add about one-fourth of partially decomposed 
leaf mould to the more tender kinds, such as the China, 
and Tea-scented varieties. And, here let me remark, 
that it may sometimes happen, that the cultivator may 
have someEoses in pots in his possession. lie may make 
use of these also ; but, they must have a year’s culture 
on this system before blooming them either for forcing 
or exhibition. Such plants are generally long-legged, 
ill furnished with feeding shoots, and badly rooted. 
These, to be worth anything, must have a thorough 
renovation in roots, in branches, and in the shape of 
the head. It is possible to obtain such a favourable 
result; but I really think, unless the cultivator cannot 
afford it, that the best plan is to plant such unsightly 
specimens out in the open border at once, and start 
afresh. 
Many of the strong-growing Hybrid China, Bourbon, 
and Noisette [Roses, serve as climbers, and Pillar Eoses. 
These look extremely beautiful in pots trained in the 
globe fashion ; and others may be trained so as to form 
a perfect pyramid (which form is, I think, the most 
beautiful), and also in the ordinary bush fashion. 
Whichever style is adopted, means must be used to 
bring the plants into that shape ; and should be 
followed out for several years, until the plants are too 
old to be continued in pots. 
Training as a globe. —This globe may be formed of 
wire, which, if painted annually, will last many years ; 
but, a very useful globe may be formed with flexible 
sticks, and a wire ring to each. For a twelve-inch pot, 
six sticks will be sufficient. Thrust them in close to 
the pot at equal distances ; place the hoop, which must 
be larger in diameter than the pot, about half-way up 
the sticks ; tie each stick to it, and then draw the 
whole of them together at the top. The Eose shoots 
should then be tied well down to the pot round the out¬ 
side of the stakes. When these are in flower, they 
show off each Eose to great advantage. 
The pyramid. —To form a Eose into this shape re¬ 
quires some skill. There should be a central shoot or 
stem, and from it the branches should spring outwards 
nearly horizontally, the longest, of course, close to the 
pot, and gradually sliortening-in to the apex. Choose 
for this form plants that are well furnished with 
branches, and a main stem in the centre. Tie this to 
a strong stake, and then place a number of smaller j 
sticks round the edge of the pot; draw them together ! 
at the top to the central stake; and to them, tie the 
branches, shortening them in upwards. 'When the 
tree is fully formed, these outer sticks may be removed. 
The ordinary bush-fashion. —This requires no par¬ 
ticular care beyond keeping, by means of short sticks, 
the branches at equal distances; the central shoots 
may be the highest, so that the flowers on them may 
be seen. ’If the proper summer pruning—that is, 
thinning the shoots, and shortening-in the very ram¬ 
pant ones-—lias been duly attended to, very little 
pruning will be necessary at this second potting sea¬ 
son. All that is required is to shorten-in the shoots 
about one-tliird of their length. 
As soon as this potting and training are finished, 
the plants should be placed in a deep pit, or deep 
frame, on coal ashes. This shelter is now necessary, 
from heavy rain and snow, for them all; but no cover¬ 
ing will be necessary, except for the more tender sorts. 
These I would recommend, if possible, to be kept 
in a separate frame, so that they can be covered in 
severe frost. When early Eoses are desired, the 
requisite number that are most forward should be 
taken into a w T arm greenhouse, and brought gently 
onward. Eemember, they are hardy shrubs; and, 
therefore, they do not require a high temperature to 
bring them forward. The old proverb applies to Eoses 
especially, viz., “ Too much haste, the less speed.” 
Those that are intended for exhibition should have 
plenty of air on all favourable occasions ; and as soon 
as they begin to grow, let them have a top-dressing of 
well-decomposed comlung, leaving plenty of space for 
water. As they advance in growth, and. the sun be¬ 
comes powerful, shade them from the mid-day beams. 
When gentle spring rains are falling, pull off the glass 
entirely : it wall be of great service to them. 
The green fly w ill now make its appearance, and 
must be kept under by frequent fumigations with to¬ 
bacco smoke. When the leaves and buds are in a 
forward state, the plants ought to have liquid manure 
once a week. 
Ey these attentions, perseveringly followed, the 
Eoses will, in May and June, be in full bloom; and 
will abundantly reward the cultivator for his extra 
trouble and care. 
Six Eoses suitable foe Training in a Globe 
Manner. 
Grloire de Mosseuses, pale rose ; very large; m. 
JRouge de Luxembourg , deep crimson ; M. 
Blairii, bright rose colour ; very fragrant; H.c. 
Chenedole, vivid crimson; very large ; H.c. 
Baronne Prevost, clear rose ; immensely large ; h.p. 
Jules Margottin, bright carmine ; large double ; h.p. 
Twelve Eoses suitable to Train in the 
Pyramidal Form. 
Marie de Blois, bright rose ; very mossy; m. 
La Ville de Londres, deep rose ; very large; ii.pro. 
General Jacqueminot, rich crimson ; superb ; H.c. 
Coup d’lLebe, bright flesh pink ; globular; h.b. 
Great Western, crimson and purple; very large; h.b. 
Jjas Casas, rose ; immensely large, very good ; h.b. 
President Mole, bright purplish rose ; * large and 
good; H.B. 
Jacques Ljafitte, bright rose ; large and showy; h.p. 
Louise Peronnay, bright pink ; large and full; h.p. 
Pius the Ninth, bright rose crimson ; good; h.p. 
