Mrs. M. D. Wellcome of Yarmouth, Me., whose pleasant and helpful "Talks
About Flowers" are familiar to the readers of _The Journal_, has
published in a neat pamphlet, _An Essay on Roses_, which was read before
the Maine Pomological Convention last March, and has since been revised
and enlarged for publication. This essay treats the subject historically
and descriptively. It considers the classification of Roses, tells what
Roses to plant, gives suggestions as to the best mode of culture, and
furnishes a list of the best hybrids and of the best ever-blooming
varieties. Mrs. Wellcome writes with enthusiasm, and from a thorough
knowledge and a considerable experience. All lovers of roses, and all
amateur horticulturists will find the little monograph interesting and
suggestive.
_Boston Journal._
The valuable and instructive _Essay on Roses_ read before the Maine
Pomological Convention by Mrs. M. D. Wellcome, has been issued in a neat
pamphlet.... Our readers who are familiar with Mrs. Wellcome's writings,
will know how to value this production of her busy pen.
_Portland Transcript._
Our well-appreciated correspondent, Mrs. M. D. Wellcome, has published
in a neat pamphlet, an essay upon "Roses."... It is an interesting and
practical little manual, and will prove a valuable aid to young
horticulturists.
_Zion's Herald._
The _Waterville Mail_ says: "Of this essay it is sufficient to say that
it was prepared by a graceful writer,--a well-known contributor to the
literary department of several prominent Journals, and a skillful
florist--and that it secured the approbation of the Convention before
whom it was read, and the representatives of the agricultural press."
Rev. J. M. Orrock, editor of _Messiah's Herald_, after describing the
work, adds: "The author says in her introduction, 'I have brought you a
bouquet of Roses, and there is little of my own but the string that
binds them.' It is indeed, a pretty bouquet, and we hope many of her
friends will want to see and enjoy it."
Mr. Samuel L. Boardman Esq., editor of the _Home Farm_, says: "This
little booklet about Roses is just the plain, sensible guide all amateur
growers will be profited by reading. There is just enough of history and
sentiment in its opening pages, ample directions for culture, treatment,
etc., closing with descriptions of the most desirable Roses, and lists
from which to make selections for larger cultivators. Mechanically, the
little book is as delicate as a rosebud; and every lover of this queenly
flower should procure a copy."
The "Essay" is issued in a neatly illustrated pamphlet of 24 pages, with
ornamental cover. Price 15 cents. For sale by the author, Yarmouth, Me.