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only retard their growth. It is not caused by an insect, but is beheved to be 

 generally induced by atmospheric causes, as sudden changes of temperature 

 or moisture. For out-door plants, a thorough stirring of the soil, with a view- 

 to encourage strong growth, is probably the best thing that can be done. In- 

 doors the same treatment, with the addition of a fine dusting of flour of sulphur 

 over the whole plant. Sulphur is thought to be an antidote to the growth of 

 fungus of which the white mold referred to is one form. 



GARDEN ROSES. 



We are frequently asked for "Garden Roses," as though there were some 

 Roses suitable only for House Culture. This is a mistake, all Roses are Garden. 

 Roses, and do best when planted in open ground in summer. The Ever-bloom- 

 ing Roses are the most desirable for House Culture, because they are more cer- 

 tain to bloom than the others. 



Hardy Roses. — People often write, " I want Roses that are hardy and that 

 will bio omx all the, timey When such requests come from the South, they can 

 be filled to the letter ; there the Ever-blooming Roses are hardy, and they bloom 

 as nearly all the time as any plant can reasonably be expected to do. In the 

 North the case is somewhat different. The Ever-blooming Roses are not en- 

 tirely hardy, and the Hybrid Perpetuals, mosses and climbers, that are hardy 

 do not bloom all the time. If one must have Roses that will withstand the rig- 

 orous winters of the North without protection, then order Hybrid Perpetuals, 

 Mosses and Climbers ; these are about as hardy as apple trees, and though 

 slight protection in exposed situations is always desirable, they are the hardiest 

 Roses, and may be expected to withstand any reasonable degree of cold, they 

 will bloom profusely a large portion of every summer, but not all the time. 



On the other hand, if you want Roses that will bloom quickly, and continue 

 to bloom during the whole season till stopped by freezing weather — beautiful, 

 very double, delightfully fragrant Roses of the most delicate and charming 

 colors, then order Ever-Blooming Roses ; what if they are not entirely 

 hardy, are they not well worth the little care necessary to protect them, or sup- 

 pose they should be killed by the winter, thus necessitating another supply next 

 year. Have they not amply repaid the small cost incurred ? 



Tuberoses and Gladiolus are not hardy, but who thinks of doing without them 

 on this account. It is but natural that the most lovely and beautiful flo-wers 

 should be less able to withstand exposure than those of a more rugged growth. 

 A Tribune writer has well said, " Some people hesitate about planting Ever- 

 blooming Roses on account of their tender constitution, and yet they will pur- 

 chase bedding plants by the score at nearly the same cost, knowing perfectly 

 well that these must succumb to the first autumn frost. Roses are much more 

 hardy than these, and a dozen plants costing say two dollars will be sufficient 

 to enliven a small yard the whole summer long. 



They need not be destroyed during winter, if the owner will take the trouble 

 to carefully lift them, set the roots in light, mellow soil in a box, and place them 

 near the window in a light, dry, and airy cellar. Water occasionally through 

 the winter, but only when absolutely necessary, as dormant plants need but 

 little. It is useless to speak of the value of Ever-Blooming Roses during sum- 

 mer, as they stand at the head of the list of flowers. Blooming profusely, ex- 



