VII. 
INSECTS AND DISEASES. 
Ww O one can be more profoundly im- 
“| pressed with the curse entailed on 
Adam and his descendants than 
s the reverent rosarian; for all 
things hostile and bad, animate and inani- 
mate, seem to combine in greater degree to 
prevent the successful cultivation of the rose 
than any other well-known flower. Few 
things, for example, can be more effective 
in their season than a massive bed of 
peonies; they have all the shades of the 
rose, are more hardy, and know nothing of 
mildew or the ravages of insect enemies; but 
they are almost entirely neglected—very un- 
justly too—that proper attention may be 
given to our roses, which need constant care 
and attention to make their culture profitable. 
The price to be paid for beautiful roses is 
eternal vigilance inspired by reverent love. 
“He who would have beautiful roses in his 
garden must have beautiful roses 7 his heart. 
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