The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1888 . essionalgrower. The tirst is a very free, continuousIjloomer, and the latter with its toughenduring foliage is almost proof againstred spider or mildew. If piopagation of hardy roses for thegarden is carried on in a conservatory,and proper cuttings can be had, it canbe pursued now with advantage. Cut-tings of hardy roses do not require ahigh degree of heat to form which were struck and pottedoff in the summer should beat rest now,and should be watered with great care. Theie are many other minor atten-tions or duties that may. arise in
The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1888 . essionalgrower. The tirst is a very free, continuousIjloomer, and the latter with its toughenduring foliage is almost proof againstred spider or mildew. If piopagation of hardy roses for thegarden is carried on in a conservatory,and proper cuttings can be had, it canbe pursued now with advantage. Cut-tings of hardy roses do not require ahigh degree of heat to form which were struck and pottedoff in the summer should beat rest now,and should be watered with great care. Theie are many other minor atten-tions or duties that may. arise in con-nection with the care of roses in winter,l)ut the real rose-lover will not findthese cares as formidable or laboriousas they appear but rather a pleasantand healthful recreation. Jan 7 th, 18SS. FLORICULTURAL. The Wandering , or Wandering Jew,as it is commonly called, is ;dl, andmore than all, that its mythical nameindicates. It is bound to live underany and every kind of it where it is cold, it will row ;. plant it where it is warm, it will giowfaster ; plant it where it is wet, it willgrow with a will ; plant it where it isdry, it is growing still ; pull it up andthrow it away, and it will surprise you with long joints of luxuriant water it thrives well ; in poor soilor sand better, and in rich soil, betterstill. Water it with salted water, orsaltpetre in the water, and it will con-tinually look as if just returned froma shower bath. The green is the bestof all, if well grown. The green andwhite, distinctly n arked—a very hand-some kind—and also a very rich andgrowing variety— has a zebra-stripedleaf, with a tiny three-leafed the whole, this is a most uncom-n\on plant, this Wandering Jew,—(|uite worthy of its name, and sannevci- be out of favor or fashion.—Farm and Begonias in the )ligcd to confine myself to oneclass of plants for window culture, Iwould select the flowering begon
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