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thereabout, it will do no harm. Into this suds each rosebush was plunged (holding 

 the pot inverted in the hand and kept there about a half minute). After plunging, 

 the plants were set aside for a few minutes, then dipped in the same way into clf^an 

 water, shaking them about thoroughly, washing the leaves, and then returned to 

 their former place in the house. Whether it was the soap or warm water that killed 

 the green fly I will not say, but there is one thing certain, they are all dead. 



The Best Roses, 



A few months since, a circular was addressed to the principal nurserymen and 

 florists of Rochester, N. Y., by the editors of the American Rural Home, asking for 

 the names of a dozen of the best hardy roses, easily grown, free blooming, and 

 representing as far as possible the difi"erent colors, shades, tints and merits. The 

 list was responded to by seven parties, and the votes appeared in the following order 

 of popularity : 



Gen. Washington has the suffrages of all 7 



Caroline de Sansal 6 



La Reine 5 



John Hopper 4 



Victor Verdier 4 



Gen. Jacqueminot 4 



Baronne Prevost 4 



Anne de Diesbach 3 



Madame Alfred de Rougemont 3 



Triomphe de I'Exposition 3 



Sydonic 3 



Madame Victor Verdier 3 



Madame Planticr 3 



Perpetual White 3 



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A brief description of each variety is also given by same journal. 



General Washington. — Brilliant rosy carmine, approaching to scarlet ; very large 

 and fine form ; free bloomer. 



Caroline de Sansal. — Clear delicate flesh color, becoming blush ; large and full. 



La Reine. — Brilliant glossy rose color; very large ; cupped and beautiful. 



John Hopper. — Deep rose, with crimson center; very large and fine form. 



Victor Verdier. — Clear rose, globular, fine form, free bloomer. 



General Jacqueminot. — Rich fiery crimson ; abundant bloomer. One of the best 

 for bouquets, but casts its petals too soon for a garden bloomer. 



Baronne Prevost. — Deep Rose, very large and fine ; free bloomer ; vigorous grower. 



Anne de Diesbach. — Bright rosy carmine ; beautiful form ; very large and double. 



Madame Alfred de Rougemont. — Pure white ; large and very double ; profuse 

 bloomer. 



Triomphe de I'Exposition, — Rich deep red, shaded with crimson ; flowers in large 

 clusters. 



Sydonie. — Light pink; very large and full; fine in autumn. 



Perpetual White. — Pure white ; blooms in clusters. 



All but the last of these are Hybrid Perpetuals, a class blooming at intervals, 

 from June to November. The last is a Perpetual Moss, a class that is also hardy, 

 blooming at intervals through the season. Those who wish to add to this list 

 another Perpetual Moss, will find Salet a good one. Those who wish climbers, will 

 find Baltimore Belle and Queen of the Prairies, the best of the class. And those 

 wishing a yellow rose, will find Persian Yellow the best of that class. 



