ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
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ROSJES. 
Roses are the most beautiful of flowers, and they are among the easiest to raise in 
perfection. They require plenty of manure and good cultivation. Old and decayed 
branches and at least half the previous season's growth should be cut away early each 
spring, and a little cutting back after the first blooming will insure more late flowers. 
The so-called Tender Roses must be carefully protected in winter by covering them witli 
leaves and evergreen boughs; and th§ hardy sorts will be rendered more vigorous and 
productive of fine flowers, if tliey too are similarly protected. 
Insects If the "thrip" or fly appears, syringe the plants daily with a strongly 
steeped solution of tobacco stems (one pound of stems to five gallons of water,) or a 
solution of whale oil soap (one pound of soap to eight gallons of water,) until the in- 
sects are mastered. Rose-bugs, which work at the flowers, must be picked off. The 
presence of the rose caterpillar can be detected by its glueing two or more leaves together 
to form a shelter. These leaves sliould be promptly pressed together with the thumb 
and finger. Insects which eat the leaves can be destroyed by applying "White Hellebore 
when the foliage is damp. T7ie secret of success in destroying all species of insects lies 
in applying the appropriate remedy as soon as the insects appear. 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 
Abel Grand.— Light, glossy rose color; large, full, a free bloomer late in the season. 
Quite fragrant. 
Alfred Oolonib.— Brilliant carmine crimson, very large, full and of fine globular 
form. Extremely fragrant, and in all respects a fine sort. 
Anna de Diesbacli.— Carmine; a beautiful shade; very large; a fine garden sort. 
Does not thrive on its own roots. 
Augusta Mie.— Delicate pink, finely cupped and vigorous. 
Baronue de 3Iaynard.— Pure white; medium size; very good form; double and free. 
Baronne Prevost.— Deep rose ; very large and fine; a very fine bloomer and vigorous 
grower; one of the best. 
Belle de Noruiandy.--Beautiful clear rose; shaded and clouded with rosy carmine; 
very large and sweet. 
Caroline de Sausal.— Clear delicate flesh color; fine form; one of the best of its 
color. 
Charles Lelebvre.— Reddish Crimson; very velvety and rich; large, full and beau- 
tifully formed; a splendid sort. 
Coquette des Alps.— White, tinged with carmine; very fine; a very free bloomer. 
Coquette des Blanches.— Pure white; very beautiful. We think this the best 
pure wliite Hybrid Perpetual. 
Duchess of Sutherland.— Very large, double and sweet. A lovely, pale pink 
rose. One of the best. 
