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the largest and most central. I believe that Mr Keynes, of Salis- 

 hury, was the first, at the suggestion of Mr Gill, his foreman, to 

 tr}^ this experiment, and the superior size of his Roses soon made 

 the practice general. 



The final application of manure, as previously recommended, 

 should simultaneously be laid on the surface of the soil, and this 

 liberality must be extended to the Briers also in a season of exces- 

 sive drought. 



Towards the end of the month, and at the beginning of 



we have the Rose-shows, of which I have said my say ; and after 

 these we must bud our Briers with those varieties which a keen 

 and constant observation at home and elsewhere, in our gardens 

 and at the shows, has taught us to admire the most. Ample 

 instructions, with cleverly-drawn illustrations, are given by writers 

 upon the Rose as to the art of budding; but an experienced 

 gardener, with a sharp knife and a hank of thick cotton, somewhat 

 resembling that used for lamps, will teach the amateur far more 

 quickly and effectively than he can possibly be taught by books. 



Should mildew make its appearance, remove the leaves most 

 affected, and cover the rest with flower of sulphur when the tree 

 wet from shower or syringe, giving them another good washing 

 next day. Mr Rivers recommends soot as a remedy, and kindly 

 sends me in a letter, written Sept. 6, 1869, the result of a success- 

 ful experiment. " Have you mildew?" he asks — "fry soot. Some 

 time towards the end of July a batch of Hybrid Perpetuals, five 

 plants in pots, were white with mildew. Perry" (his foreman) 



