CHAPTER XVI 

 ROSES OUTDOORS 



IN choosing a location for Roses outside an exposure from 

 southeast to southwest makes an ideal garden. The early 

 morning sun is of greatest value as most of their growth out- 

 doors is made before 8 a.m. every day. Shelter from the north 

 and east or west, whichever way strong winds may blow from, 

 according to location, is necessary for the best results; the main 

 point is that the plants should be exposed to the full sunlight. 



The ground should be rich and well drained. If the soil 

 is of a cold and clayey nature, plenty of good horse manure, 

 well worked in, w T ill be of advantage. For ordinary soil noth- 

 ing is better than cow manure. The land should be well 

 cultivated and in good condition to receive any crop before 

 planting Roses. These plants are gross feeders and, after they 

 become established, will be benefited by applications ot manure 

 water in the growing and flowering season, and by topdress- 

 ings of manure. Hoeing and cultivating will have to be at- 

 tended to, and all weeds and insect pests kept down. These 

 conditions observed, an abundance of good blooms will be the 

 result. It is remarkable how Roses will exist and blossom even 

 where neglected, but when proper care is given there is no 

 flower that responds more readily to the attention given it. 



There is no secret in the growing of good Roses. The 

 proper location, rich, well drained and well cultivated soil, and 

 safeguarding against fungus and insect pests, will all contribute 

 to the health and vigor of the plants. 



Roses may be planted in rows three feet apart and eighteen 

 inches apart in the row. If cramped for room they may be 



