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Climbers. — Gem and Queen of the Prairies, Baltimore Belle, 

 Maheca or Multiflora; and to stand without protection, the Michi- 

 gan; this is very hardy, a free bloomer, but it is a single rose and 

 is not lasting or fragrant. 



June Roses. — Of the June roses, which can be bought for from ten 

 to twenty-five cents, there is the Madame Plantier, white; Harrison, 

 yellow, and hardy ; Yellow Persian, tender; George the IV, dark, 

 velvety. I have also a choice little dwarf, hardy, free bloomer, with 

 petals two inches in width; semi-double, but a very showy, cheap 

 rose. 



Hybrid Perpetuals. — Of these, plant Gen. Jacqueminot, scarlet 

 crimson, the finest rose that blooms. In contrast with this, plant 

 La France, pale peach, and equally desirable. If I could have 

 only three kinds, I would add La Reine, pink. If you can add 

 three more varieties, get Fannie Petxhold, white; John Hopper, 

 carmine, and Gen. Washington, red. 



Moss Roses. — Of these, set Duchess de Industry, dark; Comptess 

 Muriness, white; Princess Adelaide, blush. If you can have but 

 one, this is the Moss rose; and last, but not least, Perpetual White 

 Moss. 



From the foregoing twenty named varieties, one can choose and 

 not miss. These are the best, and they are good enough for any 

 one. Yet tastes differ, and if this list does not suit you, take your 

 pick from the thousand varieties in cultivation, but send your order 

 direct to some responsible dealer; state the colors, size and class 

 you prefer, and leave the selection of the varieties to him, as far as 

 you can. 



The greatest enemy of the rose is the slug. Watch for his first 

 appearance, and dust him, while the bushes are wet with dew, with 

 white hellebore, and follow it up until he quits. For winter pro 

 tection, cover with matting and marsh hay to prevent freezing and 

 thawing and to keep off the sun, but be sure to mound up with 

 earth, before the ground freezes, to protect from mice. It is so 

 difficult to dry down the plants in the cellar so as to prevent winter- 

 growth and not injure the roots, that it is better to cover them and 

 eave them out doors. 



Mr. Phillips said he was not posted on the subject of flowers; 



