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ELL IVANGER &> BARRY'S 



Part III. 



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 Manetti stock was obtained many years ago from Como, Italy, by Thomas Rivers, and has largely superseded 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 is from two 

 to three inches below the surface of the earth. We cannot too forcibly direct attention to the above rule. 



BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING, 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 from being set out late 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. All must be 7nore or less pruned when planted ; do not neglect this. As a general rule, the more 

 vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. All 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 classes need protection if left out during 

 the Winter in this and similar climates ; indeed, all Roses would 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 bugbears 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. 



