MITCHAM ! ITS PHYSIC GARDENERS AND PLANTS. 
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"Mr. Moore has about seven acres of the Damask Rose and three 
of the Provence or Cabbage Rose, of each of which he plants a 
few every year to keep up a succession in high order." 
The following is the mode of cultivation as now practiced by 
Mr. Arthur : — 
1. the Damask or French Rose — Rosa Gallica, var. 5 officinalis 
De Cand. 
These roses are planted in rows a yard apart, with about eigh- 
teen inches between the plants. The time for planting is autumn 
or spring. They are propagated by dividing the roots, and also 
from suckers or runners, which throw up fresh plants. After about 
three years the plant is liable to be attacked by an insect, the mag- 
got of which destroys the leaves and the young buds. It is, there- 
fore, usual to renew the plantation every two or three years. 
Some fresh plants are grown every year, only the best of the old 
stock being preserved. After the fourth year the plants are worth 
nothing. The tops of the plants are cut every year with shears 
to encourage the growth of new shoots. Roses will grow either 
in a light or heavy soil, but they flourish best when the soil is 
rather heavy. 
The season for gathering the flowers of the damask rose com- 
mences early in June, and last about five or six weeks. They are 
gathered by women and children twice a-day, in order to secure 
the buds before they are too much expanded. The buds are dried 
in stoves in the same manner as chamomiles, except those required 
for conserve, which are sent to the market in a fresh state. 
2d. The Provence or Cabbage Rose — Rosa centifolia, var. a. 
v ulgaris foliacea. 
These roses are propagated by dividing the roots, and the mode 
of cultivation resembles, in most respects, that which is adopted 
with the other variety. They are not, however, liable to the maggot, 
and the plants are therefore not removed so often. They continue 
to flourish for many years. They require more care in pruning, 
the old wood being cut away with a knife, which causes new 
shoots to be formed, and it is these latter which produce the 
flowers. 
The gathering usually commences the last week in June, and 
is continued for about five weeks. The flowers being used in the 
expanded state, they are gathered every other day, which is found 
to be often enough. 
