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established under favorable conditions of growth — ^but when taken up and 

 removed, these conditions are unavoidably changed, and time is required for 

 it to accommodate itself t® the change. WTien re-set, the plant commences 

 at once to repair damages, and prepare for growth — first, new roots push out, 

 then gradually new leaves are formed. The old leaves, being adapted to the 

 old conditions, can not usually be sustained by the limited quantity of nutri- 

 ment the young roots are able to supply, so there being no use for them they 

 droop and fall. But do not be impatient — wait — nature is at work. New 

 leaves will clothe the plant as fast as the roots can supply material. Beautiful 

 flowers will follow, and the plant is established in its new home. 



General Treatment. — The conditions most favorable for growing Rose« 

 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. 

 Plants should be washed or sprinkled frequently in blood-warm water ; the 

 leaves should be kept clean and bright — dust is injurious. If troubled with 

 earth-worms, water occasionally with weak lime water, or verv' weak tobacco 

 water. 



Roses for Winter Bloom. — We furnish Roses suitably prepared for win- 

 ter bloom, during all the Fall and Winter months. Purchasers' choice of varie- 

 ties, same price as at other times. The best roses for Winter Bloom are 

 varieties of the Ever-blooming Class, — as they are more certain to bloom than 

 the others. 



Roses intended for winter bloom should not be allowed to flower during the 

 Summer — they can not be bloomed successfully in summer and winter too — 

 they must have a season for rest. A good plan is to pot them in the spring in 

 rather small sized pots ; plunge the pots in open ground, then cultivate and 

 keep healthy during summer, taking off all buds as they appear ; on the 

 approach of cold weather, take up and re-pot in a larger sized pot, with plenty 

 of good rich soil, water well, and put at once in a warm room ; 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, they can be cut and 

 removed back to a light cellar, and if shaken out in the spring, and put in a 

 smaller pot — with the same treatment as before — they will be ready for bloom- 

 ing again by the next winter. 



INSECT ENEMIES. 



During the past year many new receipts have appeared for the destruction 

 of insect enemies of the rose, and though some of these may probably 

 answer a good purpose, it is safe to say there are still none better than the old 

 and well-tried remedies given below : A mixture of Paris green and water in 

 the proportion of i ounce to 3 gallons of water, is no doubt sure destruction to 

 most kinds of leaf eaters — whether of Roses or other vegetation. But most of 

 us would prefer the insects rather than Roses so impregnated with dangerous 

 poison that they could not be handled with safety. If there are any who wish 

 to give it a trial, we would say the mixture must be kept well stirred, as the 

 green settles rapidly. It can be sprinkled over the plants with a small broom, 

 or in any other convenient way. 



In guarding against the attacks of insects, it is well to remember that half 

 the battle depends on keeping the plants healthy, and in strong gi'owing con- 



