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tell the ladies of this, that they may save those beauti- 

 ful roses. MRS. H. F. W." 



The Practical Farmer says : " We absolutely know, 

 and have proved, that carbolic acid soap-suds, injected 

 over the bush through a common syringe, is an effec- 

 tual cure for the. rose-slugs, and also death to cater- 

 pillars."' 



White Hellebore " If your readers have been troubled 

 as I have been with the small slug which destroys the 

 leaves of the roses, they will be glad to know that a 

 decoction of white hellebore, sprinkled over the bushes 

 twice, is a successful remedy. I take a quarter of a 

 pound and steep it in a gallon of water, and when cold 

 apply with a whisk-brush. My rose-bushes are looking 

 finelv where the application wa- u nade, while others are 

 nearly mined.'' 



Insects on Rose-bushes Kennedy. 



' I know one really safe and sure remedy to rid out- 

 door and indoor rose-bushes of insects of all kinds. It is 

 this : A sufficient quantity of blood-warm water made 

 into suds with common soft or hard soap. Wash the 

 foliage and branches thoroughly, allowing enough 

 drainage through the roots to destroy all insects upon 

 the surface or within the soil, and then carefully rinse 

 the foliage, branches, and roots with blood-warm, clear 

 water. Give pure air, warmth, and light. This is sure 

 and sate. AMI." 



