MISS C. H. LIPPINCOTT 



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HUDSON, WISCONSIN 



ROSES-HOW TO GROW THEM. 



SITUATION. — Good Roses may be grown in almost any soil and position; but if the highest 

 quality is desired, it is necessary to select an open, sunny position, sheltered from north winds, 

 and clear of all roots of trees and shrubs. 



PREPARATION OF THE BEDS. — Roses will grow and give good returns in any fertlie, well- 

 drained ground; but it is worth while to use some care in the preparation of the beds, as the 

 general health of ihe plants, quantity and quality of bloom usually more than repays the extra 

 care expended on this detail. The best soil for Roses is sod from an old pasture and well rotted 

 cow manure. Dig out the bed to a depth of two or three feet, and, if drainage is imperfect, it 

 must be provided for by putting six inches to a foot of broken stones, cinders, or any rough 

 material in the bottom. Fill in with a mixture of soil and manure as above. It is best to make 

 the beds some time in advance of planting, to allow time for settling. After the soil is settled, 

 it should be about an inch below the level of the adjacent surface; make the beds not over three 

 and a half feet wide, which enables you to pick the blooms without stepping on the bed. 



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Newest Climbing" Rose. 

 Blue Rose. 



VEILCHANBLATJ. 



(Violet-blue seedling from Crimson 

 Rambler) 



After years of effort rosarians 

 have been rewarded by the produc- 

 tion of a blue rose, which will be 

 welcomed with the greatest inter- 

 est by all lovers of the garden. 

 This new climbing rose surpasses 

 all others of recent introduction in 

 having a pure blue color. 



The flowers appear in large clus- 

 ters, after the manner of the Crim- 

 son Rambler, are semi-double and 

 of medium size. Upon first opening, 

 the color is partly bright red and 

 partly bright rose, turning soon to 

 a steel blue. The color is best de- 

 scribed by saying that it resembles 

 that of early violets. This variety 

 is a strong grower, has shining 

 green foliage and few thorns. It 

 has not been troubled by mildew 

 and is classed among the hardiest 

 climbing roses, withstanding the winters very successfully. All rosarians will want this new 

 rose. Be the first in your neighborhood to show this grand new novelty. I shall have nicely 

 rooted plants ready for delivery May 15; if your order reaches me before that date will book 

 same and mail at that time. 16 cts. each or 2 for 30 cts. 



Rose, "Flower of Fairfield," 

 The Everblooming Crimson Rambler. 



For many years past it has been the endeavor of every rose grower to produce a climbing 

 variety that would be of perpetual flowering habit. The many beautiful varieties of Rambler 

 Roses were valuable acquisitions, but none of them could be called perpetual or everblooming, 

 they producing only one crop of flowers during the season. The Flower of Fairfield, however, 

 is correctly termed a perpetual blooming variety. It commences flowering in the spring or early 

 summer, and produces repeated crops of bloom until late in the autumn. It is a sport from the 

 famous Crimson Rambler; it is of the same color, if not a shade more brilliant, and has better 

 resisting power to the sun. Flower of Fairfield blooms very profusely on young wood the first 

 year after planting. It is very effective for covering walls, trellises or arches, and is equally 

 attractive for table decoration or other use as cut flowers. It has been taken up very enthusi- 

 astically by the florists in both Europe and this country, and we anticipate a demand that will 

 far exceed the available supply this season. 16 cts. each or 2 for 30 cts. 



