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Pruning, continued. 
shoots and such as are weak entirely cut away, while several vigorous branches may be 
left their entire length. 
Watering. In dry weather water is of much benefit, if propei-ly applied. Frequent 
surface waterings arc worse than none, for they seldom fail to produce bad health and 
disease. When water is given, it should be in sufficient quantity to reach the lower roots, 
and to prevent its quickly drying out a mulch on the surface is very useful. 
For winter protection, draw the soil 1 foot high about the plants, or even more, if 
convenient. Manure can be put on for additional protection. It need not be rotted; green 
will answer just as well, and can be covered under in the spring. 
Insects 
A weekly application of Bordeaux-Arsenate of Lead Mixture, at the rate of eight 
ounces to five gallons of water, applied with sprayer, under side of foliage, during growing 
season will keep roses free from almost all insect pests and fungous diseases. A mulching 
of two inches of tobacco stems covering ground is very beneficial. 
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. 
SELECTION OF HARDY VARIETIES 
Our select list of Roses is the result of long-continued study and trial. It comprises 
the very best varieties which have been collected by direct importations from Holland, 
France and England, added to those of our own growing. These are hardy, strong plants, 
grown outdoors, and have bloomed in the nursery rows. They are, therefore, not to be 
compared with the cheap imported Roses, or those which are so freely advertised and sent 
out by mail, which, being grown in the greenhouse, seldom stand the shock of removal or 
give the purchaser much pleasure. 
Per Contra. Notwithstanding our Roses are packed and delivered with so much 
care, and excel in beauty, size and freshness, we shall doubtless continue to hear of extrava- 
gant, or more correctly, of exorbitant prices paid for inferior plants to agents and speculators, 
who perambulate the country with gorgeous colored pictures and yet more blazing and 
■ridiculous promises. 
GENERAL LIST OF HARDY ROSES 
Alfred Colomb. One of the very best. Extra large, round, very double and full; 
color clear, rich crimson; very fragrant. 
American Beauty. A fine rose for forcing. Very double, of a deep crimson color. 
Anna de Diesbach. A most lovely brilliant carmine; pointed buds and large flowers; 
full, double and delightfully fragrant. A vigorous grower and a fine bloomer. ()ne of the 
best. 
Baron de Bonstettin. Blackish crimson, with vivid red or maroon shadings. One 
of the darkest roses. 
Baroness Rothschild. Beautiful light pink, shaded white. One of the most desirable 
roses. 
Captain Hayward. Bright crimson-carmine; of perfect form. 
Clio. One of the best; large, fine, globular, flesh color, shading to rose in center; 
vigorous. 
Earl of Dufferin. Velvety crimson, shaded with maroon, large, full and finely formed. 
Eugene Furst. Undoubtedly one of the very best dark roses. In growt h and foliage 
it is everything that could be desired; strong and vigorous, with thick health.y foliage. 
The flower is a beautiful shade of velvety crimson, with distinct shading of crimson maroon. 
Fisher Holmes. Finely shaped flower of dark velvety crimson. Sometimes caUed 
double Gen. Jacq. 
Frau Karl Druschki (Snow Queen). (See illustration.) Pure paper white, large 
and free flowering. A very handsome iilant, with bright, heavy foliage and strong growth. 
The bloom is of perfect form, on fine long stems. The finest rose in color, form and general 
