34 HOW TO GROW ROSES 



The classes in Sections I and II require careful protection in a 

 climate like this, especially the first ones named in each section, 

 which are better suited for growing south of Washington, 

 D.C., and in correspondingly mild climates. 



As to bloom, Sections I and II will bloom more or less through- 

 out the growing season. Sections III and IV are mostly known 

 as summer bloomers, and are in their greatest glory for only a 

 few weeks in early summer. Some of the Hybrid Perpetuals 

 and Hybrid Austrian Briars will also make an autumn showing. 



The character of gro^^'th is indicated upon a scale arranged 

 as follows: Weak, moderate, moderately vigorous, vigorous, 

 very vigorous; "robust" indicates sturdy and bushy, but short 

 gro\\1:h. Climbers are described either as vigorous climbers, 

 suitable for low pillar or trellis, or very vigorous, suitable for 

 archwaj's, pergolas, or high trellises. 



TERMS USED TO DESCRIBE APPROPRIATE USES 



(Also key to descriptions on pages loi to iig) 



Garden. — Recommended for general lawn or garden cul- 

 tivation. 



Bedding, i.e., free-flowering and of rather compact growth. — 

 Good for massing in beds, either several of a kind or with other 

 bedding roses. 



Pillar. — Excellent for training up to a low pillar, stake, or post. 



fence made bL-aulituI with Wichu 



raiana roses 



