Enemies of Roses
1. Rose Bugs.
2. Aphids.
3. Rusts and Mildews.
4. Borers and other chewing insects.
There are several different kinds of beetles, called rose bugs, which come up out of the ground where they have spent the winter, just at the time of the most abundant and beautiful blooming.
In the Middle Atlantic States they stay in a place about two weeks.
The best way to rid a plant of these enemies of roses which “eat them alive,” is to hand-pick them, throwing them into a can of kerosene.
There is a patent preparation which is good. Write your dealer for information as to this.
Treat for other insects as you have already learned.
If your parents think you may be trusted to handle a poison, spray in the early Spring with “Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead” to prevent mildew and rust. In summer, use Flowers of Sulphur.
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