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sunlight, liberal treatment may be used with safety and 

 disbudding resumed. As this is really the only yellow 

 rose that can be relied upon for winter work at present, 

 a vacancy occurs and a want is felt if it is not in good 

 form. 



A careful observance of the foregoing suggestions, to- 

 gether with an intelligent application of general cul- 

 tural treatment, and I do not think any grower will 

 have cause to complain that this rose does not pay him. 



Meteor is one of the roses requiring a high summer 

 temperature to develop it perfectly, and possesses some 

 characteristics which render it almost indispensable. 

 It is the only rose of its color available during the win- 

 ter months. Its habit of throwing single terminal buds 

 instead of clusters is in its favor, while the length of 

 stem and foliage that can be given with each bud ma- 

 terially increases its value for retailing. It revels in a 

 temperature of sixty-eight to seventy and will need 

 more heat by day than others. Still, air must be given, 

 and in sufficient quantity to keep the house pure and 

 sweet. It is very sensitive to sudden changes and takes 

 on mildew easily, hence careful watch is necessary. 

 During the short days, should any of the canes throw 

 buds in cluster form, remove the center one as soon as 

 it forms. Spider, also, quickly gains a foothold with this 

 variety, not that it is a favorite, and toothsome above all 

 others, but on account of the higher temperature, coup- 

 led with the tendency the larger leaves have to cup 



