ROSES, CARNATIONS I37 



The roses may be stored almost any- 

 where in a cool place. Some freezing will 

 not hurt them; in fact, it will help to put the 

 plants in good condition. 



BEGINNING TO FORCE 



About the first of the year cut back the 

 canes about half, place the boxes in the 

 window of the living room, and in a couple 

 of months or so the plants will have plenty 

 of good flowers. 



After the flowering season is over put the 

 plants outdoors if all danger of frost is past, 

 remove some of the top soil and top dress 

 with new soil, and get them ready for another 

 winter's forcing. I would not force them 

 more than two winters, however; after that, 

 throw away the plants and start afresh. 



STARTING CARNATIONS 



Another excellent plant for the window 

 garden is the carnation. Along in May 

 procure from your neighbouring florist cut- 

 tings which have become established in two 

 or three inch pots, and which have not become 

 pot bound. If they are healthy it will 

 make no diflference if they look rather lank 



