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fungous diseases and insect pests which attack the young- rose. 

 In the fall these plants should be of a marketable size. 



Cuttings. 



With this method either a greenhouse or propagation frame is 

 necessary, as success depends upon a complete command over mois- 

 ture and temperature. A frame for this purpose is usually made 

 from boards twelve to fifteen inches wide. It should be construct- 



BUDDING ROSES. 



Plate 2 — The bud held in position, just ready to be slipped down into place. 



ed six feet wide and as long as desired, a crossbar being placed 

 every three feet as support to the sash. The best location for the 

 frame is a place well protected from the hot afternoon sun. First, 

 dig out the soil to a depth of twelve to fourteen. inches and wide 

 enough to fit the frame. Fill this trench with fresh horse manure 

 that still contains some heat. Do not tramp it in but pack it as 

 firmly as you can with the fork. On top of this construct the floor 

 from any cheap inch boards, having it rest on pieces of two by six, 

 which is done to raise it away from the bed of manure. In nail- 

 ing on the boards leave a little space between them for drainage. 

 Then place the frame on this floor, and you are ready to fill in the 

 sand. This should be coarse and clean and taken from some place 

 where it is sure to be free from vegetable matter. 



