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is best not to plant out until danger of severe freezing is past, and the ground is in a mellow and friable 

 condition. Many people prefer to get their Roses early, before the rush commences, and grow in pots or 

 boxes in-doors, till the season is sufficiently advanced for setting them out, and if you know how to care for 

 them, and can keep them healthy, this is an excellent plan. 



Southern and Pacific States. — Our friends in the Southern and Pacific States will choose the 

 most favorable time for planting in their respective sections ; we cannot advise as to when this is, as the 

 planting season in these localities is different from ours. We send Roses safely whenever they are desired. 



Fall Planting in Open Ground is only recommended for those of the Southern and Pacific 

 States where the Fall and Winter months are the most favorable time for all kinds of out-door planting. 



Fall-Planted Roses not Hardy. — It should be understood that a certain degree of growth and 

 development is necessary to enable even Hardy Roses and plants to bear Northern Winters. If newly 

 planted just before cold weather, they cannot bear the Winter; they must be planted early enough in the 

 season to make considerable growth and get well established before cold weather begins, otherwise they will 

 most likely be Winter-killed, in spite of any protection that can be given. 



Proper Distance for Planting.— When the Ever- Blooming Roses are planted in beds or masses, 

 and the best effect for the present season is desired, they may be set only 10 or 12 inches apart each way, 

 but if intended to remain over year they should have a little more room. 



Hybrid Perpetual and Moss Roses require more room than the Ever-Blooming sorts and 

 may be set from i~%, to 2 feet apart each way. For HEDGES, plant 1 foot apart in a single line, and cut 

 the plants back to a regular height every Spring. 



Hardy Climbing Roses are mostly of strong growth, and are usually planted in single rows, and 

 from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to circumstances. 



In California and the Southern States, Roses grow much larger than they do in other sec- 

 tions, and therefore must not*be planted so closely. In some places they make moderate-sized trees, 10 to 

 20 feet high, and of course must have room accordingly. 



Roses in Pots. 



The Ever-Blooming, Hybrid Tea and Polyantha Roses are the best for house-culture in 

 pots. The Hybrid Perpetual, Moss and Climbing Roses are not suitable for house-culture, but should 

 always be planted in open ground. Pot Roses can be kept nicely with other growing plants, and with 

 proper attention to their wants will bloom freely. Persons who order Roses for house-culture can 

 select any varieties they choose, or, when desired, we will select for them, and send those most likely to give 

 satisfaction. All will be labeled the same as if selected by the purchaser. 



Size of Pots. — Do not use too large pots; our ordinary size Roses will require 3 to 4 inch pots ; Two- 

 year Roses, 5 to 6 inch pots, according to size of plants. The smaller the pot, provided of course it is 

 large enough to contain the plant, the quicker and stronger the plant will start. A Rose will not bloo m 

 much till the pot is well filled with roots. 



Potting Earth. — Earth for potting should be mellow and rich, not such as will bake or become hard, 

 nor yet too light; that made from rotted sods is best. If manure is used, it should be old and thoroughly 

 composted ; fresh manure is injurious. 



"When to Water. — As soon as potted, water the plants thoroughly, and if the sun is strong, shade 

 lightly for a few days, then give full light and air. Though the plants should not be allowed to wither for 

 want of water, the earth in the pots should get moderately dry before watering again. Too much water is 

 worse than not enough, and very little water is needed until the plants begin to grow. 



"Why the ^Leaves may Fall. — When Roses drop their leaves after being potted, it is generally 

 owing to the change of temperature and other conditions which the plant has experienced in removal ; but 

 it may result from too large a pot, or too much water. The best remedy is perfect rest. Keep the plant 

 quite dry till signs of new growth appear, then water very sparingly ; the earth in the pots should not re- 

 main soaked, but should dry out quickly if the plants are in healthy growing condition. 



General Treatment. — The conditions most favorable for growing Roses in pots are good, rich soil, 

 plenty of sunshine — the early morning sun is best when it can be had — reasonable and regular heat and 

 moderate moisture. The temperature may range from 40 to 50 at night and from 6o° to 8o° in day-time. 

 Plants should be washed or sprinkled frequently in blood- warm water; the leaves should be kept clean and 

 bright; dust is injurious. If troubled with earth-worms, water occasionally with weak lime-water or very 

 weak tobacco- water. 



Roses for "Winter Bloom. — We furnish Roses suitably prepared for Winter bloom, in both large 

 and ordinary-size plants, whenever wanted, at the usual prices. These are strong pot-grown plants that have 

 been KEPT HUNGRY AND ARE ANXIOUS TO GET A CHANCE TO GROW. If potted in good, rich soil, and 

 put at once in,a warm room, they will, with proper treatment, commence to grow and bloom immediately. 



Insect Enemies of the Rose. 



Roses which are strong and vigorous are not likely to be attacked by insects, or, if attacked, are not 

 easily injured. It is highly important, therefore, to keep your plants healthy and in good growing condi- 

 tion, by liberal manuring and thorough cultivation. When insects appear, apply the proper remedies 

 promptly and vigorously, and in bad attacks stir the ground deeply with hoe and rake every day. A little 



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