FLOWERS IN CALIFORNIA. 
ROSES. 
Could anyone desire roses more beautiful than those of Cal- 
‘ifornia! Here they attain a perfection which may well excite the 
envy of less favored regions. They lend an idealistic beauty to 
our gardens and a soft radiance to our oftentimes embowered 
houses, that go far towards mitigating the everyday cares, fur- 
nishing a source of never-ending and ever-increasing enjoyment. 
Roses easily adapt themselves to circumstances and will grow 
with but little care, but a healthy bush and an abundance of 
flowers is always the reward of generous treatment. They do 
best in a rich loamy or clayey soil, and can safely be planted any 
time from February 1st to the last of May, or in the fall. When 
planting cut the bushes back to sound eyes turning outward. Re- 
move all weakly wood, spread the roots out naturally, and trim 
broken ends smooth. If the plant is from a pot and the ball still 
remains, loosen it slightly before setting in the ground. Firm the 
soil around the plant well, being careful to surface with dry, pul- 
verized earth. Only water when the plant shows signs of need- 
ing it, and give no fertilizer until the first growth has hardened. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
For centuries past the Japanese have regarded the Chrys- 
anthemum with a peculiarly intense national love. Gradually it 
has won its way in our own country, until to-day it is second only 
to the rose in popularity. During the last few years wonderful 
strides have been made in the production of new varieties, many 
