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in open ground, giving a nice light covering of forest leaves, clean straw, or evergreen boughs. Experience 

 shows that the loss will be as light in this as in any other way, and it is much the least trouble. 



When to Uncover. — Do not uncover in the Spring till frost has left the ground and there is a pros- 

 pect of reasonably settled weather. When uncovered the plants should be carefully pruned, taking care to 

 remove all dead wood, and the beds should be nicely dug over and raked. 



Rose Hedges. — In many parts of the country Rose Hedges give good satisfaction, and when in 

 bloom are objects of rare beauty; they do not make a fence of themselves, but are useful for concealing 

 division fences, stone walls, etc. For upright Hedges in the Northern and Middle States, strong growing 

 varieties of Hardy Hybrid Perpetuals are best, such as La Reine, Antoine Mouton, John Hopper, Duchess 

 de Caylus, etc. They should be planted one foot apart in the row and cut back to a uniform height every 

 Spring. The Hardy Climbing Roses make pretty screens when trained to ordinary fences, and are useful 

 for covering walls and other unsightly objects. In the Southern States many varieties of the Ever-Bloom- 

 ing Roses make beautiful hedges and screens, and are unequaled in beauty for porches, verandas, etc. 



Roses for Conservatories, Forcing-Houses, etc. — We give special attention to furnishing 

 Roses for Conservatories, Forcing-Houses, etc. Our long experience and thorough knowledge of varieties 

 enables us to recommend the best sorts to plant for pleasure or profit in different localities ; we can usually 

 furnish either large or small plants as desired ; the small plants cost less and are preferred by the commercial 

 grovvers, but most of those for conservatories are wanted in large-size plants, as they come into bearing 

 sooner. Growing Rose buds for sale is fast becoming a large and profitable business, and there seems to be 

 room for flower-growing establishments in almost all the towns in the country ; we furnish the plants, but 

 do not a:row flowers for sale. 



Information for Purchasers. 



Guarantee. — All Roses and plants sent out by us to points within the United States, whether by 

 mail or express, are guaranteed to reach the purchaser in good growing condition. In case of accident, by 

 which they are injured or spoiled in any way before delivery, we request information to be forwarded imme- 

 diately, so that they may be replaced at once. Having arrived in good order, our responsibility ceases. 



Size and Quality of Plants. — The Roses we send are fine, strong, healthy plants — grown in pots. 

 Many of the Ever- Blooming varieties are ready to bud when sent out, and will quickly come into full 

 bloom. Where the season is sufficiently advanced they are suitable for planting at once in open ground, 

 or they can be grown nicely in the house, in pots or boxes. 



OUR ROSES ALL POT GROWN.— All our Roses are Pot Grown, and spe- 

 cially prepared for safe transportation and immediate bloom. They are grown in 

 pots in ordinary fertile soil, without manure or stimulants of any kind; our design 

 being to produce strong, healthy, well-matured plants, well furnished with working 

 roots. Instead of forcing them into bloom here, we aim to keep them from blooming 

 as much as may be, and to get them ready and in the best possible condition to grow 

 and bloom quickly after planting out. Our Roses are not tired and needing rest, or 

 petted and forced so that they demand unusually nice treatment, but are sent out 

 strong and hungry, ready for work, inured to hardship and fully prepared to battle 

 for life, and this is one great secret of their success. YOU CANNOT EASILY KILL 

 THEM OR KEEP THEM FROM BLOOMING. 



OUR ROSES ARE ALL ON THEIR OWN ROOTS.— All our Roses are grown from 

 cuttings, and are therefore all on their own Roots. If the plants incline to sprout 

 from the root, they shoidd be encouraged to do so, as young, vigorous shoots fre- 

 quently produce the finest flowers. They cannot throw up wild shoots, because root 

 and top are the same ; and, as long as any part of the plant remains, it will produce 

 the same beautiful flower. 



NO BUDDED OR GRAFTED ROSES SENT OUT.— We do not send out any 

 budded or grafted Roses, for, notwithstanding all that is said in their favor by those 

 who are interested in their sale, it is well known that budded and grafted Roses gen- 

 erally prove an utter failure in any but professional hands, and are entirely unreliable 

 for general planting. 



Why Roses may vary in Color and sometimes come Single and Imperfect when 

 First Planted. — In describing Roses, we try to give the prevailing color of the perfect flower. Buds are 

 sometimes very different in color from the same flower when fully open, and first blooms are frequently 

 single and imperfect in form, as well as deficient in color and fragrance, because the roots are not suffi- 

 ciently established to furnish the full amount of nourishment required. The same effects are also produced 

 by other causes, as, for instance, poor ground, shade and insufficient light ; too much or too little moisture ; 

 too close proximity to buildings or larger and stronger plants, trees, vines, etc. In fact, anything which 

 interferes with the growth of the plant or impairs its vitality will lessen the beauty and color of the flower. 

 Give your Roses opportunity to grow strong, and they will not disappoint you in color or fullness of bloom 

 or fragrance. 



How to Treat Roses when First Unpacked. — When Roses are first unpacked, whether very dry 

 or not, it is a good plan to soak in quite warm water for an hour or so, leaving a part of the wrapping on. 



