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round the plant, moss or manure, to prevent 

 evaporation, or the sun from parching the earth 

 and drying the young rootlets. It is lamentable 

 to see the destruction of plants the first season, 

 from mere carelessness and want of attention ; 

 whereas a few judicious waterings would have 

 prevented the loss. 



PLANTIXa. 



We have advocated November and December 

 as the best period for pruning ; these are also the 

 best months for planting all kinds of roses of the 

 hardy sorts that bloom once a year, or what are 

 termed " Hardy Garden Eoses," unless the soil be 

 of a wet and retentive nature ; in such case the 

 planting should be deferred till spring. The 

 ground must be well prepared by deep digging, 

 and well incorporated with old rotten manure, 

 decayed leaves, or soil brought from the woods. 

 I am aware that some of my southern and western 

 friends will smile at this recommendation ; for 

 their soils are from three to twelve feet deep, 

 and will grow roses, without any artificial means, 

 for the next century ; but these suggestions are 

 only offered to those who need them. Before the 



