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there as an unhealthy plant, though the latter were greatly its 
superior in point of beauty. I have known instances in which 
varieties of the most delicate growth have been selected, time 
after time, to occupy the most unfavorable situations, and this 
against all remonstrance and the knowledge of the cultivator, 
bought by experience, that they will not succeed. Varieties are 
often chosen and planted, without paying sufficient attention to 
their aptitude for the purpose or position they are wanted for : 
they are chosen because admired most—because they are the most 
beautiful. Now, what are the consequences ? That which should 
yield pleasure produces, by constant failure, indifference or dis¬ 
gust, and their culture is abandoned. This is to be lamented; 
for, if circumstances are unfavorable for the cultivation of par¬ 
ticular varieties, others that are likely to succeed should be chosen : 
and the amateur need not be altogether without his favorite 
kinds. If unsuited for out-door cultivation in some places, they 
may be grown to perfection in pots under glass. 
“ An unfavorable locality or soil should never deter the lover 
of roses from entering on their cultivation ; for such is the diver¬ 
sity of character of the varieties belonging to the genus, that 
some may be found suited to or capable of flourishing in the 
least desirable localities ; and the soil may be improved or dug 
out, and the beds refilled with prepared soil.” 
Following this are some excellent directions for preparing 
new soils, and the modes best adapted for ameliorating the several 
kinds likely to engage the attention of those planting roses, 
among the ingredients for which Mr. Paul mentions with great 
praise burnt earth, made by charring with weeds and other rub¬ 
bish some of the stiffest soil the locality affords, which, he says, 
“has been found beneficial in every instance where applied.” 
On the subject of manures as applied to the beds of established 
roses, we find the following : 
“ But let it be remembered, that if the soil is wet, manures are 
of little value ; often, indeed, they sour in the soil, and are worse 
than useless. In all such cases, then, the first effort must be to 
lay the soil dry. After this, add such manures as the character 
of the soil may point out as likely to prove most beneficial. 
Animal and vegetable manures of all kinds may be used, but not 
in a fresh state—they should be well pulverized; for roses, though 
