-3 PREFACE. H- 



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N endeavour has been made in this little Hand- 

 book on Pruning Roses to meet a want long 

 felt by all classes of Rosarians. The object kept 

 in view by the committee of experts entrusted with 

 its preparation has been to make the Instructions 

 given as clear and easily understood as possible, 

 so that even those who have but little knowledge 

 of Rose culture might be able to benefit by them. 



It is hoped that the illustrations, so admirably 

 drawn by Miss I. M. CHARTERS, under the direction 

 of the Hon. Secretary and Mr. G. L. PAUL, may 

 serve to render those instructions still more in- 

 telligible. 



