MAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR LAWN n 



Let climbing roses frame your garden pictures 



the enthusiasm 

 and the passion, 

 but the ten- 

 derness, the 

 thoughtfulness, 

 the reverence, 

 the watchfulness 

 of love." The 

 rosarian of be- 

 loved memory 

 understood the 

 secret. And 

 would that we 

 Americans had 



more, like him, to spread the love for beautiful roses, as 

 well as for the wholesome pastime of planting and caring for 

 the Queen of Flowers. 



"Make a picture of your lawn." This is the first principle 

 of landscape-gardening. Leave open the center spaces and 

 plant about and along the edges. Allow this rule to guide 

 you, then select places for your roses where they will do 

 best and give you the most pleasure. 



Some varieties, as for example the Rugosas and the"rose 

 species," serve a very useful purpose when planted among the 

 shrubbery. Many other uses, too, are described on pages 64 

 to 76. The bush roses, however, including the Teas, Hybrid 

 Teas, and Hybrid Perpetuals, will prove most satisfying if 

 segregated and not mixed too much with other plants. 



The location will help to decide the shape of your bed, 

 and it is mainly a matter of taste as to whether it shall be 

 straight, curved, oblong, round, or square. The essential 

 point to remember is this: You will want to get within arm's 

 reach of every rose in your bed, many times in a year, without 

 stepping on the bed. Not over 5 feet in width and preferably 

 tf/2 feet, therefore, is a good rule to follow. 



Arrange the roses 18 inches apart each way, unless they 

 are very vigorous growers, in which case allow 2 feet 

 for spread. In warm countries, where the growth is most 



