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EOSE-CULTURE EPITOMISED. 
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cplsior, Lnvil Delamero, Glory of Stakeliill, Alice 
Gray, Mrs. Harlow, and Lady Grosvcnor. Urd, Mr. 
T. Mellor, with Sir .T. Paxton, Sidphur, Adonis, Alice 
Gray, Annie M'Grogor, and Queen of Kngland. 4th, 
Mr. J. Ilagne. 
3 Bkeedeb Tulips, one in each class (guinea subs.) : • 
—1st, Mr. Whittaker, who had William Willison, 
Norval, and Miss Nightingale. 2nd, S. Barlow, Esq., 
with Excelsior, Alice Gray, and Mr.«. Barlow. 3rd, 
Mr. D. Woolley, with Sir J. Paxton, Mabel, and an 
unknown byblmmen. 
3 Breeder Tulips, one in each class (half-guinea 
subs.) :—1st, Mr. E. Ashton, with Sir J. Paxton, 
William Bentley, and Mabel. 2nd, Mr. J. Wild, with 
William Lea, Alice Gray, and Olivia. 3rd, IMr. W. 
11. Clayton. 4th, Mr. J. Heap. 
Tulip, bizarre breeder 1st, Mr. T. Mellor, with 
fi.auntlet; 2nd, with Sulphur. 3rd, Jlr. Whittaker, 
v\ ith Dr. Hardy. 4th, Mr. J. Lee, with Sir J. Paxton. 
5th, S. Barlow, Esq , with Lord Delamcre. Gth, Mr. 
T. ilellor, with Storer’s Seedling. 
Tulip, byblcemen breeder :—1st, Mr. Whittaker, 
with Enbicon. 2nd, Mr. Mellor, with Chancellor; 
3rd, with Northern Light. 4th, Mr. E. Ashton, with 
William Bentley. 5th, Mr. Mellor, with Bridesmaid. 
Gth, Mr. W. Whittaker, with Maid of Judah. 
Tulip, rose breeder;—1st, Mr. Whittaker, with 
Madame Maria ; 2nd, with Miss Bates ; 3rd, with 
Juliet. 4th, Mr. T. Mellor, with Tilrs. Bright. 5th, 
Mr. Whittaker, with Annie McGregor. Gth, Mr. T. 
Mellor, with Olivia. 
The Premier Feathered Tulip wa.s Nancy Gibson, 
from Mr. W. IVhittakcr, a superb feathered rose, 
brilliant scarlet in colour, much richer in hue than 
Industry. The Premier Flamed Tulip was Sir 
Joseph Paxton, from S. Barlow, Esq., bloomed in 
this eminent cultivator’s best style. The Premier 
Breeder Tulip was Alice Gray, from Mr. James Wild, 
the Secretary of the Society. 
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ROSE-CULTURE EPITOMISED. 
NE of the jutlicious acts of the 
National Rose Societt^ has been to 
issue, with the view of their being 
distributed amongst the members of Rose 
Societies, certain brief directions embodying 
the chief points to be observed in Rose-culture, 
as determined at a recent meeting of the Com¬ 
mittee. We produce them hero, for the benefit 
of those of our readers who may not he 
members of the Society :— 
“ Situation. —A place apart from other 
flowers should be assigned to them, if possible 
sheltered from high winds, hut open, and not 
surrounded by trees, as closeness is very apt to 
generate mildew; where they cannot have a 
place to themselves, any part of the garden 
best fulfilling these conditions will answer. 
“ Soil. —A most important item in their 
successful culture. That which they especially 
delight in is a rich, unctuous loam, that feels 
greasy when pressed . between the fingers; 
whore this is not to be liad, the soil must be 
improved—if light, by llio addition of stiff 
loam, well worked in ; where heavy, good 
drainage is the most essential requisite for 
success. 
“ Stocks. —For standards the Dog Brier 
is the stock. Dwarfs may be either (1) on 
their own roots, (2) on the Manetti, (3) on 
the seedling Brier, or (4) on Brier cuttings. 
No. 1 are a much longer time in making plants, 
and only some do well; 2 a very suitable stock 
for most soils, especially' for those of a hot or 
gravelly nature, hut apt to he too vigorous for 
weakly growers; 0 suits every variety', and 
makes very strong roots; 4 is very nearly 
similar, and suitable for all soils. For Teas 
and Noisettes, cither 3 or 4 are unquestionably 
the best. In buying Roses, choose vigorous 
growers only. 
“ Pl.vnting. —November is the best month, 
but it may be done any time when the ground 
is in good order during the winter months. In 
planting budded plants on the Manetti, place 
the point of junction beneath the soil, as the 
rose will then make roots, and the plant has 
a double chance. Mix some loam and well- 
rotted manure together, open a good-sized hole, 
and All it with the fresh soil; plant firmly'. 
Tea Roses should be protected by fern, loosely 
scattered among them. Shorten any very long 
shoots, and if exposed to winds, secure the 
plant by short stakes. 
“ Manuring. —Roses are strong feeders, and 
will take almost any' amount of manure ; pig- 
manure is the best, except in hot soils, when 
cow-dung is preferable; stable-manure is 
generally available, and good. Exhibitors 
generally apply' a top-dressing in spring, but it 
does not improve the appearance of the beds ; 
it is a good plan to place dung on the beds in 
winter, to be dug-in in the spring. 
“ Watering. —When coming into bloom, if 
the weather is dry', give a good drenching twice 
or three times a week ; continue after blooming, 
to prevent mildew ; if greater size is required, 
liquid manure may be used. Sy'ringe daily for 
green-fly. The Rose-maggot should be carefully 
looked after in early spring, and bo crushed. 
The beds should be kept constantly stin-ed. 
“ Pruning. —This may he done any time 
after the beginning of March, according to the 
season ; cut out all wood over two years old, 
and all weakly shoots ; weak-growing kinds 
should be pruned hard, z.e., down to three or 
four eyes, stronger-growing kinds may' ho left 
longer ; cut to an eye that points outwards, 
so as to keep the inside of the plant open. 
Tea and Noisettes I’equire less cutting-back; 
the tips should be sbortened and weak sboots 
cut out, and should not be pruned until May'. 
Use a good pruning-kuife, in preference to a 
secateur; it cuts cleaner, and does not bruise 
the wood,” 
