New Guide to Rose Culture for I903 



HOW^ to GVO^W Hoses— Continued 



of telling when that time arrives, Ave 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 pos- 

 sible, 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 

 lor a few days Avith a covering of newspapers or other suit- 

 able covering. Water judiciously, that is, not too freely, and 

 daily until they shoAv signs of having become established. 

 Do not plant if the ground is wet, as the soil Avill become 

 baked and thus endanger the safety of the plants. During 

 the presence of protracted drought the plants should be 

 watered daily in the evenings. 



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•Pruning: 



The different varieties of Roses differ very much in habit 

 of growth ; many are neat and compact, requiring little or no 

 trimming, Avhile others of the same class are vigorous and 

 straggling, sending out long shoots Avhich tend to outrun the 

 limits assigned them. Pruning, therefore, is a matter to be 

 governed by the judgment of the possessor of the plants. AVe 

 AVill add, howcA^er, that plants of persistent growtli 

 sliould Ije trim in eel Ijack eacii Fall or in early Spring 

 about one-half to ttvo-th.irds of the season's growth. 

 Where plants, apparently healthy, fail to mature the buds 

 Avhich they bear, remove a large percentage of the undevel- 

 oped buds and imperfect blooms and prune severely. Also 

 trim back about one-third Avhen, after planting, they shed 

 their leaves and exhibit signs of Aveakness ; this gives the 

 roots a chance to become vigorous. 



:Roses in Pots or Boxes: 



The conditions most favorable lor groAving Roses in pots 

 or boxes are good, rich soil, plenty of sunshine ana heat 

 ranging from 50° at night to 75° during the day. If Roses 

 are purchased in the Spring and Summer for Wniter bloom, 

 they can be planted in large-size pots — one-year plants in 

 pots whose inside diameter at the top is four inches, tAvo- 

 year-old in six-inch pots. Plunge the pots in open ground, 

 in some partly shaded place; cultivate and keep healthy 

 during the Summer ; Avater sparingly and pinch off all buds 

 as they appear. Upon the approach of cold Aveather take up 

 the pots and remoA'e as much of the surface soil as can be 

 done Avithout disturbing the roots, replacing Avith fresh soil. 

 Bring intoa Avarm room and Avater freely. After the period 

 of bloom is over, cut back and remove to a cool cellar; the 

 following Spring they A\ill grow wiih renewed energy, either 

 in open ground or in larger pots. 



Growing Roses for Cut Flowers 



In ausAver to those Avho contemplate taking up this 

 branch of Rose groAving, or, in fact, the groAving of any kind 

 of cut flowers, A\'e Avould recommend Practical Floriculture, 

 a thoroughly practical book, giving all the information re- 

 quired pertaining to the culture of flowers in general. We 

 can furnish this book (300 pages) for $1.50, postpaid. 



Insects and Insecticides: 



Healthy, vigorous Roses are less liable to the raA^ages of 

 insects than Aveak specimens, which do not have the A'itality 

 to resist the onslaughts of the pernicious parasites. Our 



Roses are singularly free from insects, OAving to their vigor, 

 but should they become infested, a few applications of a 

 good insecticide Avi 11 exterminate them at the outset, after 

 which very httle or no trouble will be experienced. The fol- 

 lowing 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 " Xcav Era Spray- 

 er," at prices given in that portion of this book deA'oted to 

 Seeds and Garden Requisites. (See Index.) All of these are 

 inexpensive and very satisfactory. 



Kerosene Emulsion. — To two parts of kerosene add one 

 of slightly sour milk ; agitate until the compound unites in 

 the form of a Avhite jelly ; dilute with twenty parts of soft Avater. 



Tobacco Solution.— Made by boiling the leaA'Cs or stems 

 of tobacco. The liquid should be made about the strength of 

 Aveak tea. 



Tobacco Insecticide Soap.— This preparation is put up 

 in cakes, Aviih directions for use printed on labels. It is a 

 standard remedy, and one of the best. Two sizes. Price, 15 

 cts. and 30 cts, each ; postpaid. (See Index of this book.) 



^Winter Protection: 



This is not deemed of so much importance as formerly, 

 as plants that fail to survive, or whose vitahtj'' has been im- 

 paired by the rigor of Winter, can now be readily replaced, 

 and at such trifling expense that it is thought by many 

 scarcely AA'orth the time and trouble involved to secure their 

 preservation. 



To those of our friends and customers Avho are, however, 

 interested in the matter of " Winter protection," a few- 

 remarks Avill suffice. As to the classes of Roses that are 

 hardy, and those that are not hardy, this information is given 

 in the introduction of the individual classes. Where it 

 is possible, we would advise that the benefit of tht- 

 doubt be given by protecting all varieties, irrespective 

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

 Moss or Hybrid PerpetualRo.se. Do not cover your plants 

 too soon ; a nip of frost Avill not hurt them, but Avill help to 

 ripen and mature them. Such material as leaves, hay, straw, 

 light manure, street sAveepings, pine or cedar boughs, corn 

 fodder, etc., Avill afford excellent protection. Sufficient 

 should be given to prevent the roots from freezing, but con- 

 siderable light and circulation of air should not be excluded. 

 In the Spring, wait until the Aveather is settled before uncov- 

 ering ; then prune the plants, taking care to cut off all dead 

 or discolored Avood. 



iGeneral Remarks: 



All our Roses are grown here at our establishment under 

 our personal supervision under natural conditions in 

 ordinary soil. Not fertilized or forced into quick groAA^th. 

 We claim for them that they are the best grown Roses in the 

 Avorld. All our plants are inspected from time to time, and 

 all inferior 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 edition contain complete lists of everything Ave 

 have to offer. Last, but by no means least, Ave Avisli to say, if 

 you are a lover or groAver of flOAvers, " Success with 

 Flowers,*' the leading floral monthly, will prove exceed- 

 ingly helpful and interesting. Read the announcement of it 

 elsewhere. 



