94 THE BOOK OF ROSES 



caterpillars of all kinds (and there are many which afflict 

 the rose) is to keep a careful eye open for curled leaves, 

 holes in young foliage, and other signs of the enemy, 

 and crush the insects at once with the finger and thumb. 

 Every curled-up leaf is almost certain to harbour an 

 enemy, and should be picked off and destroyed. 



