ORDERING 



Japanese Multiflora. There may be other firms 

 who are using this stock, but at the present time 

 these budded plants may be secured from George 

 H. Peterson, Fairlawn, N. J.; Bobbink & Atkins, 

 Rutherford, N. J. 



The budding of roses by American firms is cer- 

 tainly a great advance in rose culture and of inesti- 

 mable value to our rose growers. Where it is possi- 

 ble to secure the varieties desired, we recommend 

 American field-grown plants, budded and grown out- 

 of-doors by any well-known firm of nurserymen. 



For all large collections when American field- 

 grown stock cannot be obtained, it is suggested 

 that foreign budded stock be ordered through the 

 nearest nurseryman. 



In closing, a few words should be added regarding 

 the different times of the year in which planting 

 may be done. The temperature of the ground is 

 as important as the time of the year, and the condi- 

 tion in which the plant is received has more to do 

 with future success than either. Unless the growing 

 season has begun and is well under way plants 

 must be received in a dormant condition. We have 

 planted roses at all times of the year and have found 

 that if the plants were in proper condition and 

 properly handled they have nearly always done well; 

 if plants were not in proper condition, no matter 



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