Archive for July 25th, 2010

Black Spot On Roses

This month (June) of roses is going to be more or less exciting, because we are beginning to hear from some of our rose friends who have not been so “rosy” for several years.

To begin with, I’m going to ask those who read with me to use this June rose time to make some serious comparisons. For reasons that need no discussion here, you may find commercial rose suppliers completely sold out. But there’s no reason, it seems to me, why we should not study the roses we already have or may somehow acquire and honestly compare the old and the new – particularly the very old and the very new.

This is not, of course, going to be an attack on rose novelties. I’m too firmly on record as believing that rose varieties are gradually but definitely improving, I think, to have any fears of being accused of that! On the other hand, however, I’m equally opposed to the idea that all the new things should be accepted and all the old discarded. And I honestly believe that if all my observing friends who love roses with me will occasionally look backward as well as forward we shall all benefit.

One good thing that is likely to result if we all keep a close watch on both new and old roses is that we shall make some progress in the control of rose troubles. After all, when one analyzes the causes of failure, it has to be admitted that, while we can give our plants the best treatment possible, we still can’t always fully insure them against the ravages of such diseases as black spot.

Face it, black spot is controllable. But is has always seemed to some of us, probably because we are too lazy to dust or spray sufficiently, that there ought to be some other and better way. Indeed, discussion is always ongoing as to the possibility of breeding the disease out of roses. Some varieties are known to be resistant to black spot, while others seem to invite it. Studying both the old and the new varieties, then, should be a good occupation for all those who are interested enough in having better roses and more of them.

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Butterfly Crib Set: Imaginations And Your Little Darling’s Ideal Nursery

Those who’ve undertaken the task of decorating the nursery in this age of online information know that a delightful job can soon become daunting because of the amount of choices. Parents-to-be often get bewildered when they see so many excellent possibilities available. One motif has been universally appreciated, even by those of various cultural traditions and preferences in decor.

For many years now, all over the world, a very popular choice for nursery room themes has been purple butterfly baby bedding. It is easy to relate to the gentle butterflies as they flutter around because they remind us of the different stages from which our own offspring grow (wiggly little babies to adulthood). The choice of butterfly bedding guarantees that no matter what your nusrsery style it will be beautiful.

Crib sets for girls decorated with a butterfly theme frequently is found in a blend of luscious pastels and can be further accentuated with big butterfly appliques interchanged with floral or dragonfly designs. Some of the bedding sets feature only butterflies whereas others feature more designs and patterns as well. These are all possibilities in a feminine nursery that will provide a friendly atmosphere for your baby girl to “talk” to before sleep.

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Have you thought about giving your little girl’s new abode a different, educational theme? Another unique idea would be to enlist a friend to script the different words for butterflies in different languages on the wall – preferably someone with great penmanship. To state an example, a “papillon” in French is like a Spanish “mariposa” and a German “schmetterling” would mean a “farfalla” to his Italian neighbor.

Wanting to create an impression that the room opens up onto a garden or leads into a grove of trees, some parents will put a mural on one of the walls. A lovely blue sky with some fluffy white clouds can be creatively painted by them on the ceiling or they might find someone to get this done. Remember that having a new baby joining the family is not an everyday experience, so go ahead and let your mind run wild.