NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE POR 1906 



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HOW TO GROW ROSES— Continued 



Planting 



The best time to plant is during me spring or 

 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 

 th^m, 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 hav- 

 ing become established. Do not plant if the ground 

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

 dane^er the safety cf the plants. During the pres- 

 ence 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 as- 

 signed them. Pruning, therefore, is a matter to be 

 governed by the judgment of the possessor of the 

 plants. We will add. however, that plants of per- 

 sistent arowth should be trimmed back each fall or 

 In early spring about one-half to two-thirds of the 

 season's growth. "Where plants, apparently healthy, 

 fail to mature the buds which they bear, re- 

 move 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 exhioit signs of weak- 

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

 ous. 



Roses in Pots or Boxes 



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 

 7.5 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 sparingly and pinch off all buds as they ap- 

 pear. Upon the approach of cold weather take up 

 the pots and remove as much of the surface soil 

 as can be done without disturbing the roots, re- 

 placing with fresh soil. Bring into a warm room 

 and water freely. After the period of bloom is over 

 cut back and remove to a cool cellar; the following 

 spring they will grow with renewed energy, either 

 in open ground or in larger pots. 



f Growing Roses for Cut Flowers |) 



1 In answer to those who contemplate taking up 

 ithis branch of Rose growing, or. in fact, the grow- 

 ling 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 the culture of flowers in general, "^''e 

 lean furnish 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. Our Roses are singularlv 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 Spraver." at prices 

 given in the Supplementary Edition of this book, 

 which is devoted to Seeds and Garden Requisites. 

 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 prepara- 

 tion 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.) 



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Winter Protection 



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This is not deemed of so much importance as for- 

 merly, as plants that fail to survive, or whose 

 vitality has been impaired by the rigor of winter, 

 can now readily be replaced, and at such trifling 

 expense that it is thought by many scarcely worth 

 the time and trouble involved to secure their pres- 

 ervation. 



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 intro- 

 duction of the individual classes. Where it is pos- 

 sible, we would advise that the benefit of the doubt 

 be given by protecting all varieties, irrespective of 

 the class, for it will not be harmful to protect even 

 the moss of 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 

 sweepings, 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 settled before uncovering; then prune the plants, 

 taking care to cut off all dead or discolored wood. 



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 PTowth. We 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 the autumn edi- 

 tion contain complete lists of everything we have 

 to 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 floral monthly, will prove 

 exceedingly helpful and interesting. Read the an- 

 nouncement of it elsewhere. 



