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This will make strong flowers that may be increased in 

 size if some of the buds are removed. Numerous small 

 flowers may be produced by cutting away less wood. 

 During the summer the flower shoots should be cut out 

 with a sharp knife after the blossoms fade. Never break 



FIG. 92. A Rose Garden 



Climbing roses iu the center and on the border. The supports are made 

 of iron rods set in cement 



off flower stalks. Sprouts that sometimes make their 

 appearance must also be removed during the summer. 

 Climbing roses should have about one fourth of the 

 previous season's growth cut off in the spring, when the 

 wood is dormant. Old, weak wood must be removed in 

 well-established plants. If a part of the trellis is laid 



