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Enemies of the Rose. Eternal vigilance is the price of perfect 

 flowers, because "prevention is better than cure." Vigorous, healthy 

 plants are seldom troubled much. 



The two golden rules to remember says Mr. Edward Mawley, 

 Secretary National Rose Society of England, are these: "Keep sharp 

 watch out for the first appearance of insect or fungoid pests and 

 adopt measures for destruction at once. Then persevere with the 

 remedy adopted until a cure has been effected." 



Probably our worst enemy to American Roses is the Rose beetle, 

 which is particularly severe on sandy soils. For this, handpicking 

 into a vessel of kerosene is effective, or one pound of arsenate of lead 

 in ten gallons of water sprayed on every two weeks through June and 

 July is a preventive. This is also a good remedy for the Rose slug, 

 which skeletonizes the leaves. He works from the under side of the 

 foliage so when after him, turn the foliage down side up and spray it 

 thoroughly. 



Aphides or green flies attack the plants during May and. June, 

 and if not dispatched they multiply rapidly, and suck the life blood 

 from the leaves. A vigorous spraying of Thompson's Rose nicotine 

 or whale oil soap will settle them. Scale seldom bothers any except 

 old, neglected shrub Roses. Use scalecide or lime and sulphur wash. 



Of the fungous diseases, mildew is by far the worst and most diffi- 

 cult to overcome. It will be recognized as a white mold appearing 

 on the foliage, w^hich if not checked wall spread. 



This is most likely to occur in warm, damp weather, and certain 

 varieties, such as Crimson Ramblers, are more subject to its attacks. 

 Bordeaux Mixture applied at fortnightly intervals is a good preven- 

 tive. As a cure, flow^ers of sulphur dusted on the foliage is recom- 

 mended, also "Grape Dust." For black spot, rust and other fungous 

 diseases follow the same course. 



The beginner need not be dismayed at the above array of troubles 

 that may happen; if they do, these hints are offered as a "first aid to 

 the injured." As a matter of fact, not nearly all the above pests are 

 likely to appear in the same garden. Truly it is not nearly so com- 

 plicated or difficult as might appear. 



Our Lady Rosa likes cleanliness above all things, and will respond 

 generously to these attentions. Keep your Roses clean and healthy 

 and they are almost certain to be happy. 



INSECTICIDES 



Thompson's Rose Nicotine is chemically pure nicotine and quick 

 death to insects on Roses. No trouble, no odor, no staining; simply 

 apply as directed with spray pump or plant sprinkler. Small can 

 30 cts., larger size 60 cts., postpaid. 



Sulpho-Tobacco Soap. Another splendid insecticide. Directions 

 for use on every package. 3-oz. cake, makes i^^ gallons prepared 

 solution, 10 cts. each; 8-oz. cake, makes 4 gallons prepared solution, 

 25 cts. postpaid. 



Hellebore, Powdered White. For the destruction of slugs, worms, 

 caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green and London 

 Purple, and safer to use. Use as a powder or dissolve one ounce in 

 three gallons of water. Price: Postpaid, K-lb. box 25 cts.; if sent by 

 express, purchaser paying charges, lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 10 lbs. $2, 

 25 lbs. and over, at 18 cts. per lb. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold or rust mites. Lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 

 40 cts., by express only (not prepaid); postpaid, Klb. 20 cts. 



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