176 SCHOOL AND HOME GABDENS 



The Paul Neyron is a large red rose. It is the largest 

 and most showy rose in cultivation. If given good care, 

 it will make straight shoots four or five feet in length 

 in one season, each tipped with a handsome flower that 

 is often four inches in diameter. The blossoms are double 

 and full, finely scented, and are produced all summer. 



The Crimson Rambler. The Crimson Rambler is the 

 best rose for covering walls, pillars, trellises, and porches. 

 In July and August a thrifty plant that has been well 

 cared for will have an almost solid wall of crimson 

 flowers. 



Wild roses. Wild roses are sometimes useful for plant- 

 ing in a sunny corner. They bloom early, the foliage 

 makes a beautiful bank of green, and the bright twigs 

 and buds give the spot an artistic appearance during the 

 winter. Native varieties may be found in fields near 

 fences or in places where timber has been recently cut. 

 They will thrive best if they are planted in their favorite 

 timber soil, which is a black loam. Varieties may be 

 purchased from dealers under the names Rosa blanda, 

 Carolina, lucida, and nitida. 



Remove all old wood each spring, but do not cut the 

 plants back decidedly. They are accustomed to doing 

 their own pruning. If the bushes become too thick, they 

 must be taken up and reset. 



