IV PLANTING 73 
though not impervious to air. In one or two very 
severe winters I have had the inserted buds of 
tender Teas destroyed by frost even under these 
caps: and I now wrap a little very thick (‘‘ Giant ’’) 
Berlin wool round the buds before putting the cap 
in position. ‘The cap must be tied very tightly at 
the top, as the wool would hold water and be 
dangerous: but I have never lost a Tea bud from 
frost since using the wool. The caps can be very 
readily taken off or replaced if necessary at any time 
to see that all is well. 
Any Rosarian who has had valuable Tea Rose 
plants killed in past winters, will find it a great 
comfort when he hears the cold north-easter blow, 
or finds his sponge frozen in the morning, to know 
that his Rose-pets are well supplied with bed-clothes 
and night-caps to keep out the frost. 
