PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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RIVERTON FORCING HOUSES FOR WINTER BLOOIVi. 



The illustration shows the style of houses now 

 pcnerally adopted for this cultivation. Young 

 ))lants of the tea varieties arc planted on the 

 benches between May and Oetoher in (i inches of 

 soil that has been stiecially prepared from sod taken 

 from old pasture lands; good drainage is put in the 

 bottom, and no fertilizing material given until the 

 Jiiants become well established. The best material 

 lor a stimulant and food is liquid manure, made 

 from cow manure or guano, the latter to be applie<l 

 carefully, say every week. Bone dust workefl into 

 the soil is a good fertilizer and lasting in its etfect. 



In houses of this character the Roses attain the 

 higliest results in regard to quantity and quality of 

 bloom. It is a matter of great importance that the 

 quality should be as high as |)ossible when comijefi- 

 tion is expected ; for Roses that five years ago would 

 have been considered tine, are now almost valueless 

 when ])laced alongside of such magnificent blooms 

 as are daily ottered by leading florists. Such sorts 

 as Catherine Mermet, Cornelia Cook, Wm. Francis 

 Reunetf, iSunset, Perle des Jardins, and Bon Silene 

 have displaced the leading kinds of a few years ago, 

 and are grown to an enormous size, with all tlieir 

 exquisite tints and delighttul fragrance brought up Sectional View of Foucing House. 



to a reiuai-kable state ot excellence. 



Ill order to accomplish such results unceasing care is necessary, that the proper degrees of fertility and 

 kept u]i, and that the temjierature is not allowed to fall to the point where the plants will be chilled and 

 an attack of mildew, as mildewed plants will not iiroduce fine bloom. 



moisture are 

 subjected to 



Massing E\ ekllooming Roses 



HOW TO GROW ROSES SUCCESSFULLY IN THE GARDEN. 



A Rose Garden forms a beautiful appendage to any regular eardcn, and so varied are the characters of the different 

 floral groups which belong to the genus Rosa, that there need be no tameness or monotony in it. Plans may be varied 

 ad irijinituvi to meet the shape of the ground at command or the desires of the proprietor. 



Preparation of the Ground. — Roses will grow in any fertile ground, but are much improved in abundance of 

 bloom, fragrance and beauty by rich soil, liberal manuring, and good cultivation. The ground should be sabsoiled 

 and well spaded to the dei)th of a foot or more, and enriched b}' digging in a good coat of cow manure or any fer- 

 tilizing material that may be convenient. Renew old beds by decayed sods taken from olfl pasture hind. 



How to Plant. — When the ground is thoroughly prcjiared — fine and in nice condition — ])ut in the plant slightly 

 deejier than it was before, spread the roots out evenly in their natural position, and cover them with fine earth, taking 

 care to draw it closely around the stem, and pack firmly down with the hatid. It is very important that the earth be 

 tightly firmed down on the roots. Budded Roses should be planted three inches below the bud. 



When to Plant. — Always choose the most favorable time for planting in your own locality. Roses can be planted 

 as soon as convenient after the frost is over, and we can send the plants with entire safety, whenever they are desired. 



We will book orders to be sent whenever wanted. 



Where to Plant. — .\lways select an open, sunny place, exposed to full light and air; roses appear to best advan- 

 tage when planted in beds or masses. 



When to Water. — If the ground is dry when planted, water thoroughly after planting, so as to soak the earth 

 down below the roots, and, if hot or windy, it may be well to shade for a few days. After this not much water is 

 required unless the weather is unusually dry. Plants will not thrive if kept too wet, and without drainage. 



VVhen to Prune. — In most seasons it is best to prune established plants of hardy kinds in March. Tender varie- 

 ties (such as the Tea Roses) and newly jilanted roses may be left till a month later. As a general rule close pruning 

 liroduces quality, and long pruning quantity of bloom. Climbing, Weeping, and Pillar Roses should not be cut back 

 but the tips of the shoots only should be taken off, and any weak or unripe shoots cut out altogether. 



