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IRISH GARDENING, 



tiowtT hiids he^Mii to form, souie of tlic shoots 

 will require (lisbudding, particularly those 

 varieties which produce dense clusters at the 

 ends of the shoots. P)ut it is not wise to do all 

 the disbudding on one plant at one opei-ation ; 

 rather take (M a couple at a time on alternate 

 davs. Too many side buds tal^en ofiE at one 

 oi)eration tend to harden the remaining buds, 



farmyai'd manure laid on. This will conserve 

 the moisture and prove an excellent stimidant 

 to the ])lants. Itegular hoeing of the surface 

 soil during the ])lant's season of grcjwth is also 

 beneficial. On the first appearance of mildew 

 take every precaution to heep it in check. One 

 of the best remedies is flf)ur of sidj)lnn- dusteil 

 over the affected parts. Sulphide of jiotassium 



Cottage Trr.u' Mrs. Moon, 

 A hoautiful vcllnw variotv for l)ordoi>. 



with the result that the desired flower buds 

 fail to open kindly and well. Now is the time 

 the '■ Worm in the Bud " often comes on the 

 scene, so close observation is most desiral)le to 

 find out the culprit's whereabouts. This pest 

 will prove most destructive if not searched for 

 in time, and his career brought to an earl\- 

 close. In the event of a long spell of drought 

 during the spring or summer months the plants 

 must be given copious supplies of water at the 

 roots and afterwards a mulching oi decaved 



may also be used, one-quarter ounce to the 

 gallon, and a[)plied with a syringe. If the 

 plants have done well during the summei' 

 several of the long shoots will require affixing to 

 a stake to prevent swaying by high winds. 

 Many plants come to grief through this neglect. 

 Some growers cut off the tops, then no stake is 

 needed. But it is much better practice to 

 stake and allow the shoots to complete their 

 season's growth. By so doing, dormant buds 

 are less excited and additional root action is en- 



