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ROSES 



will flower in three months or a little more 

 from starting. Begin in a low temperature 

 — thirty-five degrees at night, gradually in- 

 creasing to forty-five degrees at night, which 

 is maintained until the buds are forming. 

 After the buds are formed liquid manure 

 can be given, the same as for Teas. 



GROWING AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES UNDER 

 GLASS 



The American Beauty Rose is one of the 

 special high-class products of modern glass 

 gardening. Its successful cultivation requires 

 close attention to many details. These de- 

 tails, as understood by professional florists, are 

 briefly set forth in this paper. 



For propagating, use sharp sand, four 

 inches deep, well firmed and kept at a uniform 

 temperature of fifty-five to sixty degrees, and 

 overhead temperature at from sixty to sixty- 

 five degrees. The cuttings should be medium- 

 sized wood with two eyes. Trim the foliage 

 in such a manner as to prevent its lying on the 

 sand and turning yellow from too much 

 moisture. Shade for a few days by hanging 

 light-weight muslin over the bench, but no 

 closer to them than one foot from the top of 



