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stake. Roses of a more delicate complexion than others — 

 such as Mesdames Vidot and Rivers, the two Louises, 

 Magnan and Peyronney, Miss Ingram and Monsieur Noman 

 — and some whose vivid colouring is quickly tarnished by 

 fiery suns — such as the brilliant Monsieur Boncenne — may 

 be thus preserved for exhibition. Fresh cabbage-leaves, 

 renewed from time to time, may be advantageously placed 

 on the caps, which, I may add, have a more pleasing 

 appearance in the Rosarium when painted a dark - green 

 colour. 



These caps should be in readiness, fixed upon their 

 stakes, in the Rose-beds or near them, so that they may 

 be quickly placed in position when there is peril from fire 

 or water — when fierce suns come suddenly forth, or when 

 those first large drops, which have been poetically termed 

 ** tears of the tempest weeping for the havoc to follow," give 

 warning of the storm. Many a grand Rose have I saved 

 by promptly acting upon this admonition, and have come 

 in-doors with my heart rejoicing under its moist merino 

 waistcoat. 



Helmet No. 2 resembles No. i, except that the top is 

 made of glass and is flat. This is used to accelerate the 

 opening of Roses, and sometimes with success ; but gene- 



