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in too close a proximity. This is done early in May, accord- 

 ing to locality and season. Inasmuch, however, as this is 

 entirely a question of the examination of the individual plant, 

 nothing hard and fast can be laid down. The shape of the 

 tree as reflected in the mind's eye must be the chief deter- 

 mining factor. 



Mildew and Other Diseases. 



As the Rose is not without a thorn (some are), so, even 

 in our securest moments, there lurks a danger ; for the hot, 

 bright, summer days are often succeeded by cold nights; 

 and, again, after a spell of bright, warm weather, we 

 get a cold and chilly time. Such weather conditions 

 are conducive to that great pest of the Rose, Mildew 

 (Sphcerotheca -pannosa) ; this will soon be seen by the 

 curled and disfigured appearance of the leaves; and, after a 

 time, the leaves fall off, and the Rose-garden looks very 

 melancholy. It is not, however, proposed here to deal 

 specifically with this or any of the other diseases to which 

 Roses are liable. A section will be devoted to their con- 

 sideration in another part of the work. 



Teas, Hybrid Teas, and Noisettes Outdoors. 

 Teas and Noisettes. 



The directions already given with regard to cultivation 

 have been chiefly in reference to the class of Roses known 

 as Hybrid Perpetuals ; but still more popular, if possible, 

 are the Hybrid Teas, Teas, and Noisettes (the two latter 

 of which are usually classed together and many varieties 

 of which seem to run into one another, the difference being 

 greater in habit than in flower) ; thus, that most popular 

 (where it can be grown) of all Roses, Marechal Niel, has 

 much affinity to the Tea Rose, although its habit is so 

 distinct. For all that they are alike in many points, the Teas 



