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well balanced and in good shape. Liberal manuring and thorough cultiv^ation add very much to 

 the beauty and profusion of bloom of this class of Roses. 



Climbing Roses bloom on the old or last season's wood, and therefore should not be cut 

 back unless necessary to keep the plant within the limits desired, but all dead wood should be 

 removed in the Spring before growth begins. 



When to Plant.— Always choose the most favorable time for planting in your own locality, 

 and order at that time. Roses can be planted as soon as convenient after the earlier garden vege- 

 tables, and we can send the plants with entire safety whenever they are desired.- 



Northern States.— In the Northern and Middle States the Spring and early Summer months 

 are the best time for all kinds of planting in open ground. As our Roses are grown in a warm 

 temperature, it is best not to plant out until danger of severe freezing is past, and the ground is 

 in a mellow and friable condition. Many people prefer to get their Roses early, before the rush 

 commences, and grow in pots or boxes in-doors, till the season is sufficiently advanced, for setting 

 them out, and if you know how to care for them, and can keep them healthy, this is an excellent 

 plan. 



Southern and Pacific States. — Our friends in the Southern and Pacific States will choose 

 the most favorable time for planting in their respective sections ; we cannot advise as to when 

 this is, as the planting season' in these localities is different from ours. We send Roses safely 

 whenever they are desired. 



Fall Planting in Open Ground is only recommiended for those of the Southern and Pacific 

 States where the Fall and Winter months are the most favorable time for all kinds of out-door 

 planting. 



Newly Planted Roses not Hardy. — It should be understood that a certain degree of growth 

 and development is necessary to enable even Hardy Roses and plants to bear Northern Winters. 

 If newly planted just before cold weather, they cannot bear the Winter ; they must be planted 

 early enough in the season to make considerable growth and get well established before cold 

 weather begins, otherwise they will most likely be Winter-killed, in spite of any protection that 

 can be given. 



Proper Distance for Planting. — When the Ever-Blooming Roses are planted in beds or 

 masses, and the best effect for the present season is desired, they may be set only 10 or 12 inches 

 apart each way, but if intended to remain over year they should have a little more room. 



Hybrid Perpetual and Moss Roses require more room than the Ever-Blooming sorts and 

 may be set from 1^ to 2 feet apart each way. For HEDG-ES, plant 1 foot apart in a single line, 

 and cut the plants back to a regular height every Spring. 



Hardy Climbing Roses are mostly of strong growth, and are usually planted in single 

 rows, and from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to circumstances. 



In California and the Southern States, Roses grow much larger than they do in other 

 sections, and therefore must not be planted so closely. In some places they make moderate- 

 sized trees, 10 to 20 feet high, and of course must have room accordingly. 



ROSES IN POTS. 



The Ever-Blooming Hybrid Tea. and Polyantha Roses are the best for house culture 

 in pots. The Hybrid Perpetual, Moss and Climbing Roses are not suitable for house-culture, but 

 should always be planted in open ground. Pot Roses can be kept nicely with other growing 

 plants, and with proper attention to their wants will bloom freely. Persons who order Roses 

 for house-culture can select any varieties they choose, or, when desired, we will select for them, 

 and send those most likely to give satisfaction. All will be labeled the same as if selected by the 

 purchaser. 



Size of Pots.— Do not use too large pots ; the rule is one size larger than the plants have 

 been grown in. The smaller the pot— provided, of course, it is large enough to contain the plant 

 —the quicker and stronger the plant will start. A Rose will not bloom much till the pot is well 

 filled with roots. 



Potting Earth.— Earth for potting should be mellow and rich, not such as will bake or become 

 hard, nor yet too light ; that made from rotted sods is best. If manure is used, it should be old 

 and thoroughly composted ; fresh manure is injurious. 



When to Water.— As soon as potted, water the plants thoroughly, and if the sun is strong, 

 shade lightly for a few days, then give full light and air. Though the plants should. not be 

 allowed to wither for want of water, the earth in the pots should get moderately dry before water- 

 ing again. Too much water is worse than not enough, and very little water is needed until the 

 plants begin to grow. 



