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ROSE DEPARTMENT, 
In order to supply the increasing demand for Roses, we have enlarged our facilities and are now propa- 
gating plants on a more extensive scale than ever. 
We annually import all new varieties of apparent merit and carefully test them, retaining only such kinds 
as prove meritorious, and the same course is pursued with regard to novelties originated in this country, so 
that our collection embraces the best. 
We endeavor in our Catalogue, to present the merits of each variety fairly and faithfully, being cautious 
not to overpraise, preferring to say too little rather than too much. Recognizing the importance of robust, 
healthy habit, hardiness and freedom of bloom, combined with beauty of flower, we propagate largely varie- 
ties possessing these characteristics, and most strongly and confidently recommend such kinds for general 
planting; and we also give due attention to those choice and beautiful varieties which are less vigorous or 
robust, and which therefore require extra care to be grown to perfection. In the hands of the rose lover 
these moderate growers receive the attention they justly deserve, and amply repay the skill and care bestowed 
upon them. 
Our immense stock and great variety of hardy roses enable us to furnish assortments adapted to various 
purposes, and intending purchasers are invited to examine our lists, and whenever we can be of any assistance 
in making selections our services will be cheerfully given. 
For the convenience of our customers we have placed on page 138 an alphabetical list of all the roses 
described in this Catalogue. 
MANETTI STOCK. 
We grow roses in two ways; viz, on their own roots from cuttings, and budded low on the Manetti. The 
Manetti stock was obtained many years ago from Como, Italy, by Thomas Rivers, and has largely superseded 
the Dog Rose and other stocks. We find many varieties of Roses grown on this stock adapt themselves to 
a greater range of climate and soil, bloom more profusely, endure better the heat of the Summer, and make 
far stronger plants than if grown on their own roots. Many object to budded Roses on account of the suckers 
they sometimes throw out; but if proper attention is paid to the planting, this will rarely be an annoyance. 
Budded Roses should be planted sufficiently deep, so that the junction of the bud with the stock ts from two 
to three inches below the surface of the earth. We cannot too forcibly direct attention to the above rule. 
BRIEF DIRECTIONS: FOR] EPEANTING: Etc: 
When to Plant. If the situation be not too much exposed where the Roses are to be set out, we prefer 
Fall planting for all hardy kinds. Dormant plants set out in the spring should be planted early, for no plant 
suffers more trom being set out Jate than does the Rose. The plants should be put in friable, rich soil, and 
firmly pressed in with the foot, taking care not to bruise the roots. 
Pruning. This operation is best performed during March. Most Roses do better if moderately pruned; 
some sorts require two-thirds of the past year’s growth removed; for others to remove one-half or one third 
is sufficient. A// must be more or less pruned when planted ; do not neglect this. Asa general rule, the more 
vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. AJl weak or decayed wood should be entirely cut out, and 
also any shoots that crowd the plant, and prevent free entrance of light and air. Besides Spring pruning, 
many kinds of Hybrid Perpetuals require to be pruned as soon as their first blossoming is over, in order to 
induce a free display of flowers in Autumn. 
Protection. All of the Tea, Bengal, and most of the Bourbon ciasses need protection if left out during 
the Winter in this and similar climates; indeed, all Roses wouid be better for a light covering. This may be 
done by hilling up with earth; or, better, by strewing leaves or straw lightly over the plants and securing them 
with evergreen branches, oftentimes the latter are in themselves sufficient. 
Insects. These are the dugbears which prevent many from cultivating the Queen of Flowers, but they 
offer little discouragement to loyal subjects, for generally it is only the careless and indolent who greatly suffer 
from these pests. If proper attention is paid to soil, planting, watering, etc.,and a few simple directions 
heeded, you will not often be greatly troubled. The Aphis is among the most annoying foes, and particularly 
infests plants in houses; healthy plants in the garden are but little liable to its attacks. There are numerous 
recipes for its destruction, and the cultivator can use those which are most convenient and efficacious. 
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