MANURES FOR ROSES 209 



of liquid manure. Transplanting into fresh, though not 

 rich, soil would do more good. 



Finally, I would strongly recommend spent hops 

 from a brewery as an excellent top dressing for rose 

 beds. They may be put on two or three inches thick and 

 liquid manure applied over them. If objection is taken 

 to their appearance, they may be covered with fine 

 soil. A mulching such as this, especially on light, sandy 

 soil, is of inestimable value in a hot season. 



