30 ROSES THAT BLOOM IN JUNE. 



rally are of a growth proportionate to that of their 

 branches ; from this data, and experience proves it, 

 we find that roses of strong growth make strong 

 roots, striking deep into the soil, and extending 

 horizontally in quest of food to a surprising length ; 

 they require a rich soil, which, before planting, 

 should be well pulverized and freely broken; it 

 should be of a character inclining more to sand 

 than clay; if the latter predominate it must be 

 well incorporated with sand and old manure until 

 it becomes of a friable nature. With two feet 

 depth of such a soil, they will grow many years, 

 and bloom profusely. When any decline is ob- 

 served, it will indicate that they are in want of 

 nourishment, which can easily be supplied by dig- 

 ging in about their roots three or four inches thick 

 of manure or rich compost. For such an operation 

 the month of November to early in spring is the 

 best period of the year. Wherever their situation 

 may be, all the pruning they require is merely to 

 thin out the wood where it is too crowded, and to 

 keep it within bounds. I have seen fine plants of 

 many of the roses now described totally ruined for 

 one year by the free use of the knife. 



Where manure cannot be conveniently obtained, 

 fresh soil from the woods or rich grounds will be of 

 great service; an occasional watering with soap 

 suds is also very beneficial to the rose. In city 



