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plenty of decomposed barnyard manure. See that beds have proper 

 drainage, as roses will not thrive long in a moist, soggy soil. 



Second — Planting, Priming and After Care. — ^Hybrid Perpetuals, 

 Hardy Climbers, Wichuriana, Sweet Briars, Moss and Rugosa types 

 can be planted with safety in the fall from October 15 to November 15, 

 or in spring. 



The Everblooming or Hybrid Teas and the Everblooming Climbers 

 are best planted in spring, from March 15 to April 15. 



Set the plants very firm and somewhat deeper than they stood in 

 the nursery. A good plan is to thoroughly soak the soil with water 

 immediately after completing the planting. Prune off all weak shoots 

 and reserve only 2 or 3 of the strongest ones ; cut these back to within 

 about 4 eyes from the ground. Give shallow but frequent cultivation 

 during the summer. In the fall give a liberal mulch of well- 

 rotted barnyard manure, 2 or 3 inches deep, cover this with 3 or 4 

 inches of forest leaves or straw. To keep wind from blowing away, 

 weight with evergreen boughs, corn stalks or sticks of wood. Do not 

 do any pruning in the fall ; this is best done in the spring, just before 

 buds begin to force, when the leaves and part of the mulch should also 

 be removed. 



Third — TJie Hybrid Perpetual Roses and Varieties. — This class of 

 roses is best adapted to the colder climates. The growth is generally 

 of a strong, upright habit. Some varieties bloom at intervals through- 

 out the summer, others early in the summer, and some both early and 

 late. Flowers are generally large on long stiff stems. 



In this class we will name a number, all of which have merit and 

 many are old and well known. We will also append a short color de- 

 scription to each: 



Alfred Colombe — Cherry-crimson. 



Anna de Diesbach — Bright pink. 



Baronne de Bonstettin — Rich dark red, passing to deep velvety- 

 maroon. 



Clio — Flesh color. 



Coquette des Alps — Pure white. 



Duke of Edinburg — Bright red. 



Earl of Dufiferin — Very dark red. 



Francois Levet — Light pink. 



Genl. Jacquimenot — Bright red. 



Gloire de Margottin — Deep pink. 

 • Gloire Lyonnaise — Creamy white. 



John Hopper — Bright pink. 



