72 ROSES THAT BLOOM IN JUNE. 



manure, to prevent evaporation, or the sun from 

 parching the earth and drying the young rootlets. 

 It is lamentable to see the destruction of plants 

 the first season, from mere carelessness and want 

 of attention ; whereas a few judicious waterings 

 would have prevented the loss. 



PLANTING. 



WE have advocated November and December 

 as the best period for pruning ; these are also the 

 best months for planting all kinds of roses of the 

 hardy sorts that bloom once a year, or what are 

 termed " Hardy Garden Roses," unless the soil be of 

 a wet and retentive nature; in such case the planting 

 should be deferred till spring. The ground must 

 be well prepared by deep digging, and well incor- 

 porated with old rotten manure, decayed leaves, or 

 soil brought from the woods. I am aware that 

 some of my southern and western friends will 

 smile at this recommendation; for their soils are 

 from three to twelve feet deep, and will grow 

 roses, without any artificial means, for the next 

 century; but these suggestions are only offered to 

 those who need them. Before the operation is 



