FEBRUARY 243 



Old-established roses that have not done well lately 

 may still be transplanted, although this work is best 

 carried out in November. We have moved quite big 

 plants into new soil, and after a year they have nourished 

 wonderfully. At first they seem to make no progress, 

 but if the work is carefully done they will eventually 

 justify their transplantation. Old, worn-out plants are 

 best consigned to the fire. Standard roses should have 

 new stakes if necessary, for March is generally a very 

 windy month. 



Hedges of roses may now receive such pruning as 

 is necessary; this takes merely the form of thinning 

 out old stems. If the hedge is growing too tall, bend 

 over and tie down the shoots rather than cut them 

 away. 



Cuttings inserted in September and October may 

 have been raised out of the ground a little owing to frost. 

 Choose a dry day and push down the cuttings, then hoe 

 between the rows. 



Under glass, roses that have started growth need 

 watching for green fly and mildew. For the former Auto 

 Shreds is one of the simplest and most effective de- 

 stroyers. A " dusting " with green sulphur will check 

 mildew. Put some of the sulphur in a muslin cloth 

 bag, and gently shake it over the mildewed plant. 

 Keep the house rather dry for a time. It is best to 

 select a fine sunny day for this work. If there is only 

 one rose house, it is advisable to have a cold frame 

 where pot roses can be protected from frost. A few 

 plants may then be put into the forcing house at weekly 



