Mr. Williams, of Sharon, Pa., complains of "blind shoots" and lays it to the use of "blind wood" for cuttings. Well, he is just about right, my experience in using that kind of wood bears out his theory. I was formerly in the habit of using "blinds," because they seemed to strike easier, and there was a seeming saving of bud bearing wood.

It may do, to increase the number of plants, especially if wholesaling, but it will not do if you are desirous of "cut blooms." I was told by a rose-grower the practice was bad, to use only wood from flowering shoots; since doing so have no complaint of blind wood. Judging from plants I have bought, think the general practice is to use "blind wood." Saratoga Springs, N. Y.