The American journal of horticulture and florist's companion . aiv, Mass. One of the best, though not one of the newest, of the so-called perpet-ual roses. There is none of more perfect form and more delicate color-ing. If we said that there was none of more vigorous constitution, weshould exceed the truth; though, in this respect, the Comtesse de Chabril-land is quite equal to many other perpetuals. It grows very well on theManetti stock ; but we have found it less long-lived than some other varie-ties. Its shape is so perfect, and its soft, clear flesh-color so attractive, thatit is always a
The American journal of horticulture and florist's companion . aiv, Mass. One of the best, though not one of the newest, of the so-called perpet-ual roses. There is none of more perfect form and more delicate color-ing. If we said that there was none of more vigorous constitution, weshould exceed the truth; though, in this respect, the Comtesse de Chabril-land is quite equal to many other perpetuals. It grows very well on theManetti stock ; but we have found it less long-lived than some other varie-ties. Its shape is so perfect, and its soft, clear flesh-color so attractive, thatit is always a favorite flower with the English exhibiters of roses ; and thatvivacious and entertaining amateur, the Rev. Mr. Radclyffe, seems nevertired of extolling its attractions. The crowd of new roses which maketheir debut every spring from the prolific gardens of the French rose-grow-ers rapidly eclipse, by the mere power of youth and novelty, the favorites 34^ Comtesse de Chabrilland Rose. of a few years standing; but the Gointesse de Chabrilland, though it first. appeared at least ten years ago, is still courted and admired. Draining^ Flozver-Pots. 347 DRAINING FLOWER-POTS.— No. II. By A. Veitch, New Haven, Conn. The physical properties of the soil in which plants are potted has some-thing to do in determining whether much or little drainage-material shouldbe used. What we mean by physical properties in this connection is therelation which one particle bears to another, and to all the reot in the ag-gregate, as regards bulk and specific weight. If we take, for illustration, asample from a gravelly or sandy district, we shall find that there is greatdiversity as regards these particulars ; which diversity gives it a shiftingand unstable character. It is true, when plants are just potted in it, andfor some time thereafter, all goes well; but by and by, and after repeatedwaterings, its whole texture and framework is changed, — changed by moreor less of the finer particles being ca
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