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The treatment is very simple . grow the plants in the 

 border as strong as possible till the middle of November 

 pot them and keep them very cool in a cold frame or 

 shed, a little freezing does no harm. About six weeks 

 before they are wanted, bring them into a cool house, let- 

 ting them there remain till the shoots are an inch long, 

 then remove them to the rose-house and force them with 

 plenty of water, light, and heat. 



The Cherokee Rose (ft. Icevigatd) is a charming plant 

 for a cool house; the flowers are single, very large, pure 

 white. 



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In forcing pinks we have some very fine varieties, the 

 best for winter blooming are : 



La Purite, bright cherry, very free flowering. 



La Belle. Pure white, very fragrant. 



President Degraw. White, tinged with blush. 



Louise Lenoir. Dark crimson. 



Unique. Pure white. 



Astoria. Yellow, marked with red. 



