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firmly to their stakes; a high wind at this time 
would do injury to any not properly secured. 
Water recently planted beds of the Tea-scented and 
Chinese varieties, and all late planted Roses, should 
the weather be dry. Manure-water may be applied 
to established plants with good effect, particularly to 
those from which blooms are required for exhibition. 
Plants which were budded last summer will now be 
making vigorous shoots ; these must be carefully 
tied up as they grow, otherwise the first gust of wind 
will blow them out. Suckers will be numerous ; 
always take them off close to the stock. 
Juty.—The greater portion of the plants will now 
be in full bloom, and if the needful attention has 
been given to pruning a few of the hardiest varieties 
in the autumn, and others again early and late in the 
spring, a succession of bloom will be kept up until 
the Perpetuals commence their second flowering, by 
which means a continuous bloom may be had from 
June till November. A stroll through the Rose 
garden at this season is delightful in the extreme, 
more especially early in the morning, when every 
bloom is fresh with dew and untarnished by the 
sun’s rays. Those who have devoted time, labour, 
and attention to their plants will now derive the 
greater pleasure, and more fully appreciate their 
beauty. Now is the time to take notes, describing 
not only the flowers, but the habit and character of 
all new varieties. This will be found most useful 
at pruning time. If any plants are observed with 
insufficient bloom, try to ascertain the cause : with 
some sorts this may occur through improper pruning. 
