NEW aUIDB TO ROSE CULTURE. 



moval ; but it may result from too large a pot, or too much water ; in any case tlie best remedy is 

 perfect rest; keep the plant quite dry till signs of new growth appear, then water very sparingly; 

 the earth in the pots should not remain soaked, but should dry out quicklj^ if the plants are in 

 healthy condition. 



General Treatment. — The conditions most favorable for growing Eoses in pots, are good, 

 rich soil, plenty of sunshine— the early morning sun is best when it can be had— reasonable and 

 regular heat, and moderate moisture. The temperature may range from 400 to 50° at niglit and 

 from 60O to 80° in daytime. Plants should be washed or sprinkled frequently in blood- warm 

 water, the leaves should be kept clean and bright, dust is inj urious. If troubled with earth-worms, 

 water occasionally with weak lime water, or very weak tobacco water. 



Roses for l,Vinter Bloom.— Eoses that are intended for Winter bloom must be specially pre- 

 pared for the purpose. In order to bloom well it is essential that the plant be in a vigorous 

 growing condition and abundantly supplied with active feeding-roots, ready to work at the time 

 the flowers are desired. Any treatment wMch puts the plant in condition to grow rapidly at the 

 time you want the flowers, is just what is necessary. This object can be obtained in diiferent ways. 

 We give below a few illustrations, but there are other plans equally good which can be adopted 

 if more convenient. 



We furnish Roses suitably prepared for "Winter Bloom during all the Fall and Winter 

 months, purchaser's choice of varieties — same price as at other times. These are strong pot-grown 

 plants that have been kept hungry. They are well furnished with working roots and are anxious 

 to get a chance to grow. If potted in good rich soil, and put at once in a warm room, they will, 

 with proper treatment, commence to grow and bloom immediately. 



If Large Bushes are wanted for Winter Bloom, it is best to get the plants in the Spring, 

 and pot them at once in large size pots, then plunge the pots in open ground in some partly shaded 

 place, cultivate and keep healthy during the Summer, but water sparingly, and take off all buds as 

 they appear. On the approach of cold weather take up the pots, remove as much of the top soil 

 as can be done without disturbing the roots, and replace with fresh rich soil, put at once in a 

 warm room, and give plenty of water, they will push up a vigorous growth and bloom profusely. 

 and will continue to bloom as long as they can be kept in growing condition. When done bloom- 

 ing they can be cut back and removed to a cool cellar, and if shaken out in the Spring and 

 re-potted, with the same treatment as before, they will be ready for blooming again by the next 

 Winter. 



INSECT ENEMIES OF THE ROSE. 



Eoses which are strong and vigorous are not likely to be attacked by insects, or if attacked, 

 are not easily injured. It is highly important, therefore, to keep your plants healthy and in good 

 growing condition by liberal manuring and thorough cultivation. When insects appear, apply 

 the proper remedies promptly and vigorously, and in bad attacks, stir the ground deeply with 

 hoe and rake every day. A little perseverance to resist the present attack is all that is needed, 

 next year you may not be troubled with insects at all. 



Aphis or Green Fly.— The best remedy is tobacco smoke. It can be applied by covering the 

 plant with a box or barrel, and putting under a little burning tobacco. The i)lant should remain 

 in the smoke for several hours and then be thoroughly washed off with blood- warm water. If 

 more convenient to apply, a strong tea of tobacco will answer very well. Wash or sprinkle the 

 whole plant or dip it in the tea as often as may be necessary. When tobacco is not desirable, a 

 hot water bath will answer the same purpose. The water should be as hot as the hand can bear, 

 say about 130 degrees, and the whole top of the plant dipped in quickly, two or three times in 

 succession, but it must not remain in more than two seconds at a time. 



The Rose Slug. — The body of this slug is green and soft, almost transparent, like jellj^ 

 They appear suddenly and increase veiy rapidly. They must be attacked instantly'. Dust the 

 plants thickly with powdered or air-slacked lime, plaster of Paris, ashes, or even road dust, and 

 repeat the same vigorously as often as may be necessary. If more convenient the plants may be 

 thoroughly sprinkled and washed with a strong suds made with soap and salt, or with brine alone. 

 Slugs seldom appear more than once in a season, and can easily be destroyed if taken promptly. 



The Rose Bug is of a grayish color and about one-half an inch in length. It appears sud- 

 denly in June, and feeds on the opening buds and flowers. The only cure is hand picking. This 

 is not a serious matter if attended to as soon as they appear. The best time to gather them is 

 early in the morning. They may be quickly brushed or picked into a vessel containing water, 

 after which they should be burned. 



