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soft fawn, turning to lemon yellow in the center. 

 This is particularly adaptable for covering arches 

 as it is a strong grower and abundant blossomer. 

 The Meg Merrilies fits into this color scheme, put- 

 ting forth gorgeous crimson flowers during the six 

 weeks of its flowering. Combine with these the 

 Brenda, and you will find that this mixture lends 

 a brightness that is very effective. Many people 

 object to roses on account of their many enemies. 

 One of the most common is the powdery mildew. 

 This is easily distinguished by a powdery growth 

 of white that is found on both leaves and shoots. 

 Use sulphur very freely, and you will find it disap- 

 pear. The stem cancer is a serious disease, and it 

 is found on both the cane and the branches. In 

 dealing with this the grower must not be afraid to 

 use the pruning knife vigorously, so that the dis- 

 eased parts can be thoroughly removed, in this way 

 preventing spreading and the ruin of the vine. 

 From the time of its planting the rambler needs 

 constant attention, but it brings its own reward, in 

 that there is no vine that can equal it in beauty. 

 The advantage of having a variety of colors instead 

 of one is readily seen, for it prevents a large mass 

 of one individual color. 



