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The Monthly or Everblooming roses form the third class. 

 These are indoor varieties with us, as they are too tender to 

 thrive in our short summers and long cold winters. Under this 

 group are included Noisettes, Teas, Bengals and Bourbons. 



Hybrid Teas, — crosses with Hybrid Perpetuals — are 

 stronger and hardier plants than the teas and with proper pro- 

 tection may be grown in our climate. 



The essentials to successful rose growing are proper loca- 

 tion and soil, quality of stock, pruning, cultivation, watering and 

 watchfulness against the ravages of insects and diseases. All 

 these contribute to the health and vigor of the plants, and the 

 familiar observer can readily determine whether the proper 

 treatment has been given. 



A southwestern to southeastern exposure, warm and sunny 

 and sheltered from the strong sweeping winds is the ideal place 

 for the rose bed. The early morning sun is most beneficial to 

 the plants, and it is claimed that they make more growth from 

 sunrise to eight o'clock than during the rest of the day. Roses 

 are very effective in the garden or as borders about lawns, either 

 individually or in groups, but they should never be planted close 

 to large deep rooted trees or ir^ the shade of buildings or of 

 other shrubs or bushes. 



That any good corn land will grow the hardy roses is prob- 

 ably true providing other conditions are right, but the quality of 

 the flowers will be just in proportion to the culture they receive. 

 Roses are heavy feeders, and that means a good, rich, deep, loam, 

 fairly well retentive of moisture. The red clay soils of New 

 Jersey have been found to be admirably adapted to their growth. 

 If the soil is shallow, sandy or gravelly or if it contains too much 

 clay it is best to dig it out to a depth of eighteen inches and 

 compost or fill in with a good loam soil. Good drainage is a 

 necessity, as roses do not like wet feet, and will not thrive in a 

 cool,, damp place. Tardy starting in the spring may indicate 

 ice-encased roots and poor drainage. 



Having selected a site with the needed soil, it should be 

 thoroughly worked over and softened. In setting the plants, 

 spread out the roots and pack them with fine soil, then fill in 

 and firm well. Maintain an earth mulch one or two inches deep, 

 weeds or no weeds. This keeps the soil light, holds more 

 moisture and aids the circulation of air and water in the soil. 



Water should be given the plants at frequent intervals and 

 in liberal amounts. Daily syringing of the foliage is an excellent 

 practice, supplying needed moisture and aiding greatly in the 

 fight against insects. Liquid manure is one of the best feeds 

 for the plant, especially during the time the buds are forming. 

 Care should be taken in its use, however, applying a weak solu- 



