In the selection of roses for hedging, the hybrid perpetual class should be used in your section. In the selection of varieties, there are many which answer the purpose. The plants should be set about two and one-half feet apart for close pruning, and three feet apart, when allowed to grow quite rampantly. The scheme of color should be carried out by planting the distinct shades of color alternately. For example; the first plant on one side might be a General Jacqueminot, next that on the same side a Coquette des Blanches, pure white; next, Augusta Mie, of a pinkish shade, and so on ; with the help of a catalogue you should have little trouble selecting colors. Nearly all of the hybrid perpetuals are desirable, and the question of varieties should not bother you. La France and American Beauty may be used in your climate, but the former will require some winter protection ; bear in mind also that the La France is a small bush, growing slowly, and must be planted where it will not be overshadowed by taller growing kinds.

La France may be bedded, but will require winter protection.