The object in raising roses from seed is to obtain new varieties. Although somewhat uncertain as to the result, it is, nevertheless, a very pleasant and interesting occupation. There has long been an idea prevalent that good varieties of roses cannot be raised from seed in England, and that we must go to warmer climates for anything of sterling merit. This, however, is not entirely so, as some excellent varieties recently raised in this country will testify. The tender varieties, however, seldom if ever mature seed in our climate, but even the ripening of seed can be accomplished artificially; and, with the assistance of glass and hot water, we may reckon our advantages equal those in the south of France or Italy. The seed pods should become thoroughly ripe upon the tree before they are gathered. When taken off, place each sort separately into small pots, mixing with them fine sand. They may be stored away in this manner until February, care being taken to keep them out of the way of mice, which will very soon destroy the lot if the opportunity is given them.

Early in February take them out and break up the pods, and rub the whole until the seeds are all separated; they may then be sown in shallow pans, pots, or boxes, using light soil with a liberal admixture of sand, and cover with the same to the depth of one inch. Place them in a frame having a northern aspect, or otherwise in a shady or sheltered spot, where a uniform temperature and moisture can be maintained. About April or May-many of the seedlings will begin to make their appearance, but this will depend upon the quality of the seed; if it was well ripened when gathered, a large portion will vegetate the first season, but in most instances the greater portion will not vegetate until the following spring. - Garden.