OUTDOOR ROSE GROWING 



they are not always exhibited to the best advantage. 

 Too often they are seen covering a residence instead 

 of a structure especially built for such purposes. 

 The possibilities of roses of the Noisette type, used 

 on columns, arbors and pergolas as ornamental gar- 

 den features, are great, while many varieties, as the 

 Cherokees, Gloire des Rosomanes and Agrippina, 

 prove particularly adapted to cover fences and to 

 serve as hedges. Because of the mild climate, climb- 

 ing roses are apt to greatly overgrow their position 

 and often become unsightly in shape and appearance. 

 Intelligent pruning and thinning are necessary to 

 correct these conditions. 



"Roses grow easily and bloom freely in this equable 

 climate, but it is believed much finer and more satis- 

 factory results would originate from a close study 

 by the amateur of the correct culture and treatment 

 of the various types of roses adapted to California, 

 with particular reference to their summer rest. " 



HINTS ON HYBRIDIZATION 



This chapter would not be complete without fur- 

 ther information on the most interesting part of rose 

 growing, that is, hybridization to secure new varie- 

 ties. The books noted in the chapter on propagation 

 will take the reader very thoroughly through this 

 most fascinating subject, and they should be secured 

 by any one who proposes to attempt such work. 



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