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Pruniug Hybrid Perpetual and Moss Roses. — These bloom best on strong new wood, 

 and sliould be cut back severel}' (say one-half of last season's growth) in the Spring before growth 

 has commenced. As these Eoses are hardy, and remain from year to year, they will gradually 

 attain considerable size, and the pruning should be done in a way to keep the plant well balanced 

 and m good shape. They can be trained in any form desired ; if the tree form is preferred, the 

 plant should be kept to a single stem, and staked up till the requisite height and form are well 

 developed. Liberal manuring, and thorough cultivation, add very much to the beauty and profu- 

 sion of bloom of this class of Eoses. 



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

 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. Boses can he planted as soon as convenient after the earlier garden vegetables, 

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



Xorthern States.— In the Northern and Middle States the Spring and early Summ-er months 

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

 temperatui'e, it is best not to plant out until danger of severe freezing is past, and \he ground is 

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

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

 them out, and if you know how to care for them, and can keep them healthy, tliis 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 then* respective sections ; we cannot advise as to when this 

 is, as the planting season in these localities is different from om's. We send Eoses safely whenever 

 they are desired. 



Fall Planting in Open Ground is only recommended 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 Eoses 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. 



ROSES IN POTS. 



The Evek-Blooming Eoses are the best for House Cultu"re ix Pots — because they bloom 

 quicker and more continuously than any of the others, and their style and habit of growth is more 

 bushy and better adapted for the purpose. They can be kept nicely with other growing plants, 

 and with proper attention to their requirements will bloom freely. Persons who order Hoses for 

 house culture in pots, can select any variety they choose, or if they prefer to name the colors 

 they like best, we will select for them, and send those sorts we consider most likely to give satis- 

 faction ; each kind will be labeled the same as if selected by the purchaser. 



Pots.— Do not use too large pots— if possible, not more than three or foiu' inch. 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. It is very 

 dif&cult to get a small plant to live and grow in a large pot. A Eose will not bloom much till the 

 pot is well filled with roots, therefore, small pots facilitate quick bloom. If the pots are old, they 

 should first be thoroughly washed. If new, they should first be soaked in water, otherwise they 

 will absorb the moisture from the plant. 



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 the best ; if manure is used, it should be 

 old and thoroughly composted, fresh manure is injurious. 



TVTien 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 watering 

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

 begin to grow. 



"WTiy the Leaves May Fall.— Wlien Eoses drop their leaves after being potted, it is generally 

 owing to the change of temperature and other conditions which the plant has experienced in re- 



