BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING, ETC.- Continued 



The vapor of tobacco is very effective in destroying insects. It is customary to strew the ground under 

 the plants with tobacco stems, which being moistened by the syringing creates a vapor which is destructive 

 to insect life. 



In the month of May, or as soon as the leaves have pushed forth, the rose caterpillar makes it appear- 

 ance; he can readily be detected, for he glues a leaf or two together to form his shelter. Every day the 

 bushes should be gone over, and these glued leaves pinched between the finger and thumb, so as to crush 

 the caterpillar; let no fastidious grower neglect this, or be induced to try other remedies; this is the only 

 one that is simple and effective. For other insects, such as the saw fly, larvae, and all such as come at a 

 later date than the caterpillar, an occasional syringing, vigorously applied, will prove an excellent prevent- 

 ive. When they have made their appearance, a sprinkling of powdered white hellebore over the plants will 

 often destroy or disperse them; but the plants should be well moistened before the hellebore is applied, so 

 that it will remain. 



For the rose bug, hand picking must be resorted to ; it is proof against hellebore, whale-oil soap, and 

 all such applications. 



Mildew. — This disease is generally caused by extremes of heat and cold, and by a long continuance of 

 damp, cloudy weather. The best remedies are sulphur and soot; one of these should be applied the moment 

 the disease makes its appearance. It is a good plan to previously sprinkle the plants with water, so that 

 the substance applied will adhere. 



ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS 



See also Second Page of Cover 



Amateurs in ordering will do well to leave the selections to us so far as possible, but our list is open to 

 all to make their own selections. Purchasers, however, will please say if they wish us to substitute in case all 

 the varieties ordered cannot be supplied. 



Roses by Express. — When no directions are given as to what way the plants are to be sent, we always 

 forward by Express at the purchaser' 1 s cost. The plants which we send in this way (except the new and very 

 scarce varieties) are one-year-old buds, and are dormant. These plants are the only ones suitable for imme- 

 diate effective results. 



Note carefully the habit of growth as stated in the description, and you will not be disappointed in 

 the size of the plants. We have the very best quality of each kind that it is possible to grow. 



ABBREVIATIONS USED, DESCRIBING THE HABIT OF GROWTH 



Vig. — For vigorous, being those varieties which are most rampant in growth and produce long, strong 

 shoots. 



Free. — Varieties which rank next to the above in growth. 



Mod. — Moderate; these make a fair, compact growth, but less strong than the preceding. 



Dwf. — These are the most delicate or slow growing sorts. 



MANNER OF DESCRIPTION 



1st. — Habit of Growth. — Vig., free, mod., dwf. 



2d. — Color. — The prevailing shade in the most perfect development of the flower. 



3d. — Size. — Small: Flowers from 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Medium: 2 to 3 inches. Large: 3 to 4 

 inches. Very Large: 4 to 5 inches. 



4th. — Fullness. — Semi-Double: With 2 to 4 rows of petals. Double: Having more than \ rows of 

 petals, but which show the stamens when fully blown. Fuel: When the stamens are hid. 



5th. — Form. — Cupped: Inner petals shorter than the outer ones, the latter stand erect and are gener- 

 ally somewhat incurved. Globular : Outer petals are concave with convex edges, folding richly one 

 about the other, tapering from the center. Flat: The surface of the flower is level or nearly even, and all 

 the petals are exposed to view. 



6th — Peculiarities of foliage, thorns, number of leaflets, fragrance, etc. 



It is hoped that the above will make intelligible the terms used to describe the different varieties. 



Particular attention is called to the care we have always exercised in keep- 

 ing our stock true to name, and also that, with very few exceptions, separately noted, 

 we grow those sorts only that are thoroughly distinct, and of healthy habit. Also 

 our plants are large, healthy and vigorous, 2 years field grown, 

 and will bloom first season after planting. 



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