54 PLANNING AND PLANTING 



Roses . . . were seen. All carry a wealth of superb 

 flowers, superior in size and color to the same 

 varieties under glass." 



Two seasons ago, so late as the last few days 

 of June, and early July, the writer planted out a 

 block of about five thousand of these Roses, and 

 within a few weeks had an abundance of gorgeous 

 bloom ; the plants continuing to produce a wealth 

 of Roses until checked by late frosts in October or 

 November. 



I am giving an extended description of this class 

 of Roses because they are not so well known as the 

 other classes, and likewise because of my enthu- 

 siasm for them, for I know they fill a long felt need, 

 and will be the medium through which thousands 

 of beautiful blooms will be produced, where there 

 would only be hundreds, if it were not for the 

 bench grown stock, its availability, and compara- 

 tively small cost. 



When these plants come to you, they are usually 

 two or three years old, big and husky, usually two 

 feet or more in height, and while the range of vari- 

 eties in this class is comparatively limited along- 

 side of the field grown stock, yet you have the 

 choice of a number of wonderful pink shades, fine 

 reds, choice yellows and whites, and after being 

 planted out they may usually be depended upon to 

 be in bloom within eight weeks at least, and then 

 to bloom throughout the season, and with proper 



