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Anne de Diesbach, carmine, a beautiful shade, fragrant; a 

 superior garden sort. 



Baron de Bonstetten, rich velvety maroon, large and full. 



Marguerite de St. Amande, bright rose, vigorous, valuable. 



Paul Neyron, deep rose color, a free bloomer, very large and 

 desirable as a garden rose. 



John Hopper, bright rose with carmine centre, large and full; 

 a profuse bloomer. 



Salet (perpetual moss), light rose, large, full, pretty in bud; one 

 of the most valuable. 



Mable Morrison, white, sometimes tinged with bluish; a fine 

 rose but shy bloomer. 



Madam Plantier (June rose), vigorous, white, fragrant; free 

 bloomer, early in the season. 



Queen of the Prairies, bright rosy red. 



It has been suggested that I should add to this imperfect re- 

 port, something of how to grow them. I fear I should be poor 

 authority, household cares having occupied too much of my 

 time and attention. I might give a few items, though, viz., that 

 the selection and preparation of a suitable place for planting is 

 very important. An expert rose grower once said, "All that 

 follows depends upon the care used in this first step.' ' 



Good, rich soil deeply worked in a location protected from bleak, 

 sweeping winds, northern slope preferred, sunny, but a situation 

 partially shaded from the hot rays during a j^ortion of the after- 

 noon is desirable. In short they are worthy the best place in 

 your garden. 



On motion of Mr. Sias a vote of thanks was given Mrs. Under- 

 w^ood for her interesting paper. 



DISCUSSION. 



President Elliot. I think there are quite a number of points 

 that are very instructive in this paper. I would like to inquire 

 of Mrs. Underwood what protection she gives to roses? 



Mrs. Underwood. I cover with earth around the bushes in 

 the ground. Some times tender varieties need to be covered 

 with boards. 



Mr. Pearse. At what time do you uncover them ? 



Mrs. Underwood. After the snow is gone and when the leaves 

 begin to start. I don't think it is well to let it go too long. 



Mr. Carleton. When do you do the pruning; hoAV soon after 

 they are uncovered? 



Mrs. Underwood. In the spring as soon as uncovered, before 

 the leaves start out. 



