54 LITTLE GARDENS 
shoots will then remain, four or five, or possibly six. These are cut 
back to varying lengths according to circumstances. The weakest 
may be shortened to two or three buds ; another, rather stronger, may 
be eut back to four buds; while ona third, still more vigorous, five or 
six buds, or “eyes,” as they are termed, may be allowed to remain. 
HYBRID TEA ROSE BEFORE PRUNING. 
The strongest shoot of all could be pegged down. This is accom- 
plished by fastening the end of the shoot in the soil by means of 
a wooden peg, thus securing it in semicircular form. Practically 
every joint will then produce a growth and probably blossom. Clio 
is one of the very best Roses for pegging down. If the Roses are 
newly planted, all the shoots shinee exception are cut hard 
