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Show SHALL OUR ROSES AND SHRUBS BE WINTER KILLED? On account ot the unusual mild weather at this time of the year, several varieties of roses and shrubs have commenced budding. Some ot the early varieties have already reached the danger point, and If tho mild weather continues many others will also reach this point. When the heavy frost does come, tlioso buds which havo advanced too far will be greatly damaged and In somo instances instan-ces the entire plant may bo killed. In order to prevent this to somo extent, the following methods aro suggested in regard" to tho tower- growing varieties ot shrubs and of roses: Placo a heap ot stable manure around the base of oach bush anil pilo it up as high as possible around the branches. If this Is done, the bushes will not freeze down any farther far-ther than the manure Is heaped for protection. In tho spring the manure ma-nure should be spread out and dug down around tho plants. If any parts ot tho branches havo boon left unprotected, and consequently havo been winter killed, they should be cut back as far as damaged. It Is suggested that climbing roses be loosened from the wall to which they aro fastened and laid down on tho ground and covered, with stable manure ma-nure In tho same manner as above described. It Is advisable In addition addi-tion to this to tie lower growing Khrubs together and wrap them with burlap or other suitable material; thesn riliould bo unwrapped in tho spring after tho danger from frost Is over. Emll Hansen, Superintendent Superintend-ent ot Grounds and Greenhouses, U. A. C, |