New Guide to Rose Culture for 1903 



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harotflowering pinks 



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HARDY PINKS to-day are without a peer -w^ 

 in the field of hardy blooming plants. ^ 

 Their profusion of bloom is something 

 remarkable, single clumps bearing one 

 hundred to one huudred and fifty blooms, em- 

 bracing a great variation of color ; flowers perfectly 

 double, deliciously sweet-scented and of good substance. 

 Hardy Pinks remain evergreen throughout the Winter in 

 open ground ; perfectly hardy. 



PRICE— '^"y of the varieties named 



below, 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 



cts ; 6 for 50 cts, postpaid ; $6 per 100, by 

 Express only. 



NEW WHITE HARDY FLOWERING PINK, .|( 



HEft MAJESTY 



The exquisite clove-scented flowers are produced in 

 wonderful abundance on long, stiff stems; they are per- 

 fectly double, exceedingly large and in color lovely, clear 

 white. Her Majesty rivals the finest Carnation in size and 

 substance ; a remarkable free bloomer, flowering in May and 

 early June. A bed of Her Majesty in bloom is a sight to 

 behold : it is literally a solid sheet of white ; it is not uncommon 

 to find fifty perfect buds and flowers at one time on a blooming plant. 



Alba Fimbriata {Mliite Fringed Pink).— A heautiful white 

 ^rarden Pink, elegantly fringed ; clove-scented ; very 

 double; blooms profusely. 



Brunette.— Center very dark and velvety, almost black; 

 clove-scented. Very fine. 



Comet (iS'e?r).— Large, perfectly double flowers, very bright 

 and effective. Rich crimson, flamed with scarlet. A 

 strong grower and profuse bloomer. Delightfully fragrant. 



Marl of Carlisle (New).— A very handsome new variety, 

 with deep carmine=red flowers', elegantly marbled with 

 white. The flowers are beautifully fringed and have a rich 

 clove fragrance. 



Gertrude.— Full, double flowers of good size ; white with 

 deep maroon markings. 



Juliette.— Deeply fringed white flowers, Avith base of 

 petals purplish carmine. A very desirable variety. 



I^aura Wilzner {N^ew).—YeTj handsome plant, with bluish- 

 green foliage. White flowers, with purplish-crimson 

 center. 



May.— A splendid variety, forming nice bushy plants, cov- 

 ered with pure white, very fragrant flowers. Blooms 

 early in the Spring. 





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Mound 



(New).- 

 Plants of 

 this variety 

 grow into a 

 snapely mound 

 of steel-green foli- 

 age Very orna- 

 mental, even when not 

 blooming. Elegantly fringea 

 and deliciously clove scented 

 flowers, lovely rose-blush in 

 color. A profuse bloomer. 



Souv. de Sale {New).— 'Extra large 

 flowers, borne on long stems ; beautifully fringed and per- 

 fectly double. The color is bright, rosy pink, exceedingly 

 beautiful. A splendid variety, with delicious fragrance. 



Water Wiieh.— Handsome deep carmine-red flowers, ele- 

 gantly marbled with white. The flowers are beautifully 

 fringed and emit a rich clove fragrance. 



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chrysanthemums-How to Grow Them 



BY AN AMATEUR 



I AM glad to give you all the information I can in regard to 

 the methods employed in growing my Chrysanthemums. 

 I am an amateur and have gotten splendia" results, as the 

 photograph I send will show, and this without the aid 

 of a greenhouse. I hope that the information I can give Avill 

 prove valuable to others in cultivating Chrysanthemums, the 

 loveliest flower that I know of, and one that gives a greater 

 reward for pains taken in its culture than any other. 



Procure good, strong plants from reliable florists about the 

 first of June. Ptit them in 3- or 4-inehpotsat first, in good, 

 rich soil, and plunge the pots in the ground, or, better still, 

 dig a trench and set the pots in it, filling in around with coal- 

 ashes. This keeps the worms out of the pots and keeps the 

 roots nice and cool. Chrysanthemums require lots of water, 

 and should never be allowed to become dry. Evening or early 

 morning is the best time to water. Wate'r and shower thor- 

 oughly, as one good watering is worth half a dozen if only 

 half done. Repot the plants about twice, first in a 6-inch and 

 lastinan 8-inch pot. Make the soil a little richer eactj time 



the plants are repotted. The plant can also be mulched with 

 manure, which answers the double purpose of keeping the 

 roots cool and moist and also furnishes food for the plant. 

 As soon as the buds form in the Fall it is better to add a little 

 manure water when sprinkling, weak at first, but gradually 

 adding more, increasing the watering until it can be used 

 everv day. For insects, such a?:, biack aphis, use tobacco dust. 

 If large flowers are desired, pinch ottall buds and allow oniy 

 a few to bloom. If a big, single flower is desired, pinch off 

 all the side branches, leaving only the crown bud to bloom. 

 After the frosty nights come in the Fall the pois aie taken in 

 the house and kept in a cool room, where the flowers will 

 develop and remain nice for a long time. After blooming, the 

 plants can be stored in the cellar and kept until next year. 



I send von a photograph (see page 85) of some specimens 

 grown this vear. I succeed best with such varieties as Mrs. 

 Robinson. Ivorv, Thornden, Merry Xmas, Modesto, Shilowa, 

 Glorv- of the Pacific, Silver Wedding. 



J. E. HiiJ- Sabma, O. 



