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roses on a middle bench south of it. Directly under 

 ,the gutter was a four-inch hot water main running the 

 entire length of the house, and notwithstanding it was 

 in January when sun heat is scarce, the radiation from 

 this main evaporated all dampness and moisture from 

 the plants, rendering it possible to syringe often, and to 

 produce under these seemingly unfavorable circum- 

 stances, a health and vigor of growth seldom seen at 

 that season of the year, even under the best possible 

 conditions. 



CHAPTER X. 



HOSES. 



THEIE CULTIVATION, DISEASES, ETC. 



No other plant is to-day so largely grown for cut 

 flowers as the rose. Nor is there another upon which 

 so much time and thought has been expended in its 

 development, or in its perfection. The short season 

 during which roses are sold at a profit renders it im- 

 perative that he who would make the most of that 

 period, must avail himself of every facility which will 

 contribute to success. To this end essays have from 

 time to time been called for from the most successful 

 growers. Discussions calculated to bring to the surface 

 thoughts born of experience have been called out, and 

 while in this way many valuable facts and suggestions 



