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important. If the blooms can he gathered upon 
the morning of the show, many of the flowers 
may be fully, and others three parts expanded. 
From four to five inches of the stem should be 
cut with the bloom, and all, or nearly all, the 
foliage allowed to remain. In arranging the 
blooms, some taste will be necessary; the largest 
blooms should be placed in the back row, and 
the smallest brought to the front. The colours 
should contrast as much as possible, for on this 
the general effect of the stand will much depend. 
The blooms should always present a nice fresh 
appearance, and to keep them so a little water 
should be occasionally sprinkled upon the foliage ; 
they require also to be kept in as cool and shady a 
place as possible until the time for staging. 
Lasets.—Every Rose tree should be labelled ; 
not only does a knowledge of its name add to the 
interest of the flower, but it is also a guide at 
pruning time, for a successful pruner will invariably 
look to the name of his Rose before commencing 
operations. Knowing this, he will call to mind the 
habit of the variety, and prune accordingly. The 
best kind we can recommend is the Acme Label ; 
nothing can be more desirable in the way of a label. 
They are neat, clear, and simple, and _ practically 
everlasting, the letters being raised in hard rolled 
zinc ; they can be obtained from the manufacturer, 
J. Pinches, 27, Oxenden Street, London, 8.W. 
