72 ROSES THAT BLOOM IN JUNE. 



evaporation, or the sun from parching the earth and 

 drying the 5^oung 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 incorporated 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 

 begun the mind should be made up on the proper 

 disposition of the plants ; avoid crowding, avoid for- 

 mality, avoid hurry. Crowding plants together is 



