else induce you to use a mulch of stable manure, 

 and the use of liquid stable manure for feeding 

 I think should be prevented by law (I know this 

 is just contrary to what some writers on roses 

 advocate). But to express it very " gently," liquid 

 stable manure is an abomination. It is a fly and 

 mosquito breeder and acts as a magnet for almost 

 countless pests. I think you will agree with me 

 when I say it is a " difficult " fertilizer to use. 

 ^ It is important that we keep the beds free from 

 weeds, and you will find that keeping the surface 

 of the soil stirred will prevent weeds from taking 

 root hold. Then, too, dry weather will never worry 

 you providing you see to it that the surface of 

 the beds is kept well stirred and powdered, and 

 raking the soil is such pleasant, easy, and garden- 

 beautifying work. 



FEEDING 



^ Above all things I implore you not to starve 

 your roses, for unless you feed them and nourish 



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