EXAMINATION IN COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT GARDENING. 209 



Climbing roses are those which have the nature of climbing, such as 

 Crimson Rambler. Wichuriana Roses are gcod for trailing. If however 

 by form is meant whether Teas &c. Roses are divided into Teas, Hybrid 

 Teas, Hybrid perpetuals, Penzance Briers, Noisette, Polyantha, & 

 Wichuriana. 



Aphis on Boses is best combated by syringing with some noxious 

 wash, such as quassia infusin. A good & simple remedy is a wine glass 

 of paraffin to 2 gals of water, and a little soft soap added. This well 

 mixed & sprayed over the tree will soon kill aphis. Abol insecticide, 

 Tobacco water & many other things can also be used. An Abol 

 syringe is one of the best instruments to use for spraying roses. Rubbing 

 off with finger & thumb is often done, but if one aphis escapes there is 

 the danger of another attack as the amazing aphis is viviparous, & 

 therefore in a short time it is possible for a single individual to repopulate 

 a rose tree. 



With regard to mildew. This seems to be the effect of soil, situatin, 

 climate or other causes & hence no thoroughly efficient remedy has 

 been discovered, spraying with a solution of sulphur or dusting with 

 flowers of sulphur or green sulphur is the means mostly adopted for 

 getting rid of mildew. Some roses are more subject to this diease than 

 others & hence when selecting roses it wuld be well to bear this in mind. 



Ques. 10. — Crocus, daffodils, St. Brigid Anenome, Narcissii, 

 Hyacinths, Tulips. 



Deeply dig the soil. Crocii may be planted in clusters about 3 

 inches deep or single about 3 or 4 inches apart. Plant in the late 

 autumn. 



Daffodils may be planted in rows, or to fill designs. Perhaps the best 

 way is in clumps. Daffodils are largely used for naturalisation i.e. 

 planting in meadows, park like lands in corners of lawns, under bushes 

 &c. & so treated are very fine in the spring. 



St. Brigid Anemone is becoming a gradual favourite owing to its 

 usefulness for cutting & for its splendid range of colours. Plant in the 

 summer in a sunny position for blooming in the spring. 



Narcissii are usually planted in clusters a few inches deep in not too 

 rich soil. 



Hyacinths like a fairly rich soil but no new manure should be 

 employed. Leaf mould & decayed horse manure being best for the 

 purpose. Plant about 4 inches deep in November. 



Tulips may be used for bedding out & as such forms a welcome 

 mass of colour when bright colours are scarce. 



The after treatment consists of tying the leaves together to make beds 

 look tidy in case of daffodils, crocus &c. & of removing the leaves when 

 decayed. With the exception of perhaps daffodils the other bulbs are 

 best if moved every two or three years, the bed deeply dug & fresh soil 

 added to the bed. 



Ques. 11. — Sweet Peas may be planted in the autumn but perhaps 

 are more often planted in Feb. & March. They may be planted where 

 required to bloom or may be transplanted. The ground should be in 



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