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the shelf are not effective. DO NOT use any oil 
emulsion spray or sulphur compound within a 
month of each other. 
Aphids are easily controlled by spraying with 
nicotine or pyrethrum, following instructions on 
the bottle, whenever the pests appear. Nicotine 
dust is also very effective on a warm day. 
Cutting Roses 
When cutting roses, leave three or four buds 
(above each leaf is a bud) of the new wood. 
Cut to an outside bud so as to keep the plant 
open which will help to prevent mildew and rust. 
Cut roses either late in the evening or early 
morning. Split or mash stems and plunge im¬ 
mediately in deep water up to the neck. Allow 
to stand for several hours to absorb water. 
Single roses should be cut in tight bud when 
color is just beginning to show between opening 
sepals; double roses as they start to unfurl. 
