New O^iidle to R©se C^lthunre f©s° 1905 



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HOW TO GROW ROSES — Continued 



The best time to plant is during the spring or 

 I early summer months. Those who wish to plant 

 early should observe the homely rule of waiting 

 until after corn-planting time. If you are so situ- 

 ated that you have no means of telling when that 

 time arrives, we would advise that planting in open 

 ground be deferred until all danger of frost is past. 

 Having prepared the ground, set the plants about 

 twelve inches apart. Do not hesitate to place the 

 roots well below the surface of the soil, arranging 

 them, as far as possible, in their natural position. 

 Cover the roots, pressing firmly down upon them 

 and in around the stem. After planting, water 

 freely, and if the sun be strong, protect them for a 

 few days with a covering of newspapers or other 

 suitable covering. Water judiciously— that is, not 

 too freely— and daily until they show signs of having 

 become established. Do not plant if the ground is 

 wet. as the soil will become baked and thus en- 

 danger the safety of the plants. During the 

 presence of protracted drought the plants should 

 be watered daily in the evenings. 



The different varieties of Roses differ very much 

 in habit of growth; many are neat and compact, 

 requiring little or no trimming, while others of the 

 same class are vigorous and straggling, sending out 

 long shoots which tend to outrun the limits assigned 

 them. Pruning, therefore, is a matter to lie gov- 

 erned by the judgment of the possessor of the plants. 

 We will add, however, that plants of persistent 

 growth should he trininied hack each fall or 

 in early spring about one-half to two-thirds 

 of the season's growth.. Where plants, appar- 

 ently healthy, fail to mature the buds which they 

 bear, remove a large percentage of the undeveloped 

 buds and imperfect blooms and prune severely. Also 

 trim back about one-third when, after planting, 

 they shed their leaves and exhibit signs of weak- 

 ness; this gives the roots a chance to become vigor- 

 ous. 



The conditions most favorable for growing Roses 

 in pots or boxes are good, rich soil, plenty of sun- 

 shine and heat ranging from 50 degrees at night to 

 75 degrees during the day. If Roses are purchased in 

 the spring and summer for winter bloom, they can be 

 planted in large-size pots— one-year plants in pots 

 whose inside diameter at the top is four inches, 

 two-year-old in six-inch pots. Plunge the pots in 

 open ground, in some partly shaded place: cultivate 

 and keep healthy during the summer; water spar- 

 ingly and pinch off all buds as they appear. Upon 

 the approach of cold weather take up the pots and 

 remove as much of the surface sr.il as can be done 

 without disturbing the roots, replacing with fresh 

 soil. Bring into a warm room and water freely. 

 After the period of bloom is over cut back and re- 

 move to a cool cellar: the following: spring they will 

 grow with renewed energy, either in open ground 

 or in larger pots. 



In answer to those who contemplate taking up 

 this branch of Rose growing, or, in faet, the grow- 

 ing of any kind of cut flowers, we would recom- 

 mend "Practical Floriculture.'* a thoroughly prac- 

 tical book, giving all the information required per- 

 taining to 1ho culture of flowers in general: We can 

 f'irnish this book (300 pages) for $1.50, postpaid. 



Healthy, vigorous Roses are less liable to the 

 ravages of insects than weak specimens, which do 

 not have the vitality to resist the onslaught of the 

 pernicious parasites. Uur Roses are singularly free 

 from insects, owing to their vigor, but should they 

 become infested, a few applications of a good in- 

 secticide will exterminate them at the outset, after 

 which very little or no trouble will be experienced. 

 The following recipes and preparations are good. 

 They should be applied both to the upper and under 

 surface of the foliage by means of a good sprinkler. 

 We can supply the "Tyrian Plant Sprinkler, ' 

 "The Auto-Spray" and "New Era Sprayer,*' at prices 

 given in that portion of this book devoted to Seeds 

 and Garden Requisite - - Index.) All of these 

 are inexpensive and very satisfactory. 



Kerosene Emulsion — To two parts of kero- 

 sene add one of slightly sour milk: agitate until the 

 compound unites in the form of a -white jelly; dilute 

 with twenty parts of soft water. 



Tobacco Solution.— Made by boiling the leaves 

 or stems of tobacco. The liquid should be made 

 about the strength of weak tea. 



Tobacco Insecticide Soap.— This preparation is 

 put up in cakes, with directions for use printed on 

 labels. It is a standard remedy, and one of the best. 

 Two sizes. Price. 13 cts. and 28 cts. each; postpaid, 

 • See Seed Supplement of this book). 



This is not deemed of so much importance as for- 

 merly, as plants chat fail to survive, or whose vital- 

 ity has been impaired by the rigor of winter, can 

 now be readily replaced, and at such trining ex- 

 pense that it is thought by many scarcely worth the 

 time and trouble involved to secure their preserva- 

 tion. 



To those of our friends and customers who are, 

 however, interested in the matter of •winter pro- 

 tection,'* a few remarks will suffice. As to the 

 classes of Roses that are hardy, and those that are 

 not hardy, this information is given in the introduc- 

 tion of the individual classes. Where it is possi- 

 ble, we would advise that the benefit of the 

 doubt he given by protecting all varieties, 

 irrespective of the class, for it will not be 

 harmful to protect even the moss or hybrid 

 perpetual Rose. Do not cover your plants too 

 soon: a nip of frost will not hurt them, but will 

 help to ripen and mature them. Such material as 

 leaves, hay. straw, light manure, street sweepintrs. 

 pine or cedar boughs, corn fodder, etc.. will afford 

 excellent protection. Sufficient should be given to 

 prevent the roots from freezing, but considerable 

 light and circulation of air should not be excluded. 

 In the spring, wait until the weather is settli 

 fore uncovering; then prune the plants, taking care 

 to cut off all dead or discolored wood. 



General Remarks 



All our Roses are grown here at our establish- 

 ment under our personal supervision under natural 

 conditions in ordinary soil. Not fertilized or forced 

 into quick growth. \\'e claim for them that they 

 are the best grown Roses in the world. All our 

 plants are inspected from time to time, and all in- 

 ferior specimens rejected: thus none but the best 

 are sent to our customers. Every one ordering 

 from us may depend upon getting plants true to 

 name in every instance. We do not offer fruit or 

 shade trees. This catalogue and tin- autumn edi- 

 tion contain complete lists of everything we have 

 t<> offer. Last, but by no means least, we wish to 

 say. if you are a lover or grower of flowers. "Home 

 and Flowers," the leading Moral monthly, will prove 

 exceedingly helpful and interesting. Head the an- 

 nouncement of it elsewhere. 



