CULTIVATION 



rapidly as it eats the leaves. Hand picking is the 

 safest remedy. 



During the past year Alphano Humus has been 

 used by some growers with marked success. It may 

 be placed, in conjunction with bone meal, around 

 the roots when the rose is planted, and also applied 

 as a top dressing during the growing season. 



At the end of the season in order to destroy any 

 chance of rose scale and also as an additional pre- 

 ventive against black spot, the following solution 

 should be made and applied to the rose bushes after 

 the tops have been cut off : 



2 Ibs. sulphur 



1 Ib. unslaked lime 



1 gallon water 



Boil one hour and add 7 gallons of water. 



Spray the upper parts but apply with a stiff 

 brush near the roots. 



