THE ROSE 



sion is by using a brass syringe such as florists 

 sprinkle their plants with. Insert it in the vessel 

 containing the oil and soap, and draw into it as 

 much of the liquids as it will contain, and then 

 expel them with as much force as possible, and 

 continue to do this until the desired union has 

 taken place. Use one part of the emulsion to 

 eight or ten parts water, and make sure it reaches 

 every portion of the bush. 



In Rose-culture, as in every branch of floricul- 

 ture, the price of success is constant vigilance. 

 If you do not get the start of insect enemies, 

 and keep them under control, they will almost in- 

 variably ruin your crop of flowers, and often the 

 bushes themselves. Therefore be thorough and 

 persistent in the warfare waged against the 

 common enemy, and do not relax your efforts 

 until he is routed. 



In making a selection of Hybrid Perpetuals 

 for home planting, the amateur finds it difiicult 

 to choose from the long lists sent out by many 

 dealers. He wants the best and most represen- 

 tative of the class, but he doesn't know which 

 these are. If I were asked to select a dozen 

 kinds, my choice would be the following : 



Alfred Colomb. Bright crimson. Fragrant. 



Anna de Diesbach. Carmine. Fragrant. 



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