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HOW TO GROW ROSES-CONTINUED. 



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 them, as 

 far as possible, in their natural position. Cover over, 

 pressing firmly down upon them and in around the stem. 

 After planting, water freely, and if the sun be strong, pro- 

 tect them for a few days with a covering of newspaper or 

 other suitable covering. Water judiciously, that is, not 

 too freely, and daily until they show signs of having 

 become established. Do not plant if the ground is wet, as 

 the soil will become baked and thus engender the safety of 

 the plants. During the presence of protracted drought 

 the plants should be watered daily in the evenings. 



^ I pruning I ^ 



The different varieties of Roses differ very much in 

 habit of growth ; many are neat and compact, requiring 

 little or no attention, while others of the same class are 

 vigorous and straggling, sending out long shoots which 

 tend to outrun the limits assigned them. Pruning, there- 

 fore, is a matter to be governed by the judgment of the 

 possessor of the plants. "We will add, however, that plants 

 of persistent growth 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, remove a large percentage of 

 the undeveloped buds and imperfect blooms and prune 

 severely. Also trim back about one-third when, after plant- 

 ing, they shed their leaves and exhibit signs of weakness ; 

 this gives the roots a chance to become vigorous. 



^ I TRogeg In iPotg oc Moxce | ^ 



The conditions most favorable for growing Roses in 

 pots or boxes are good, rich soil, plenty of sunshine and 

 heat ranging from 50° at night to 75° 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 appear. 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, 

 replacing with fresh soil. Bring into a warm room and 

 watet 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. 



^ I (growing TRogeg for Cut ^lowerg [ ^ 



In answer to those who contemplate taking up this 

 branch of Rose growing, or, in fact, the growing of any 

 kind of cut flowers, we would recommend PracMcal Flori- 

 Gutture, a thoroughly practical book, giving all the infor- 

 mation required pertaining to the culture of flowers in 

 general. We can furnisli this book (300 pages) for $1.50, 

 postpaid. 



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Healthy, vigorous Roses are less liable to the ravages of 

 insects than weak specimens, which do not have the vitality 



to resist the onslaughts of these pernicious parasites. Our 

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

 but should they become infested, a few applications of a 

 good insecticide 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 foli- 

 age by means of a whisk broom or sprinkler. We can 

 supply the "Tyrian Plant Sprinkler," which is probably 

 the best for the purpose, at 75 cts. each. 



Kerosene Emulsion.— To two parts of kerosene 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 preparation is put 

 up in tin cans, with directions for use printed on labels. It 

 is a standard remedy, and one of the best. Price, 30 cts. 

 per can, by Mail, postpaid. 



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uminter iProtectlon 



This is not deemed of so much importance as formerly, 

 as plants that fail to survive, or whose vitality 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 worth the time and trouble involved to secure 

 their preservation. 



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

 interested in the matter of " Winter protection," 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 introduction of the individual classes. Where 

 it is possible, 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 or Hy- 

 brid Perpetual Roses. 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. 



General IRemarfig 



All our Roses are grown here at our establishment under 

 our personal supervision. Grown under natural conditions 

 in ordinary soil. Not fertilized or forced into quick growth . 

 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 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 

 we have to offer. Last, but by no means least, we wi^ to 

 say, if you are a lover or grower of flowers, our monthly 

 magazine, "Success with Flowers," will prove exceed- 

 ingly helpful and interesting. Read the announcement of 

 it elsewhere. 



