NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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Pruning. 



arranging them, as far as possible, in their nat- 

 ural position. Cover over, pressing firmly down 

 upon them and in around the stem. After plant- 

 ing, water freely, and if the sun be strong, pro- 

 tect them for a few days with a covering of news- 

 paper or other suitable covering. Water judi- 

 ciously, 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. 



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 as- 

 signed them. Pruning, therefore, 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 un- 

 developed buds and imperfect blooms and prune 

 severely. Also trim back about one-third when, 

 after planting, they shed their leaves and exhibit 

 signs of weakness ; this gives the roots a chance 

 to become vigorous. 



The conditions most favor- 

 able 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 ; culti- 

 vate 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, replac- 

 ing with fresh soil. Bring into a warm room and 

 water freely. After the period of bloom is over, 

 cut back and remove to a cool cellar ; the follow- 

 ing Spring they will grow with renewed energy, 

 either in open ground or in larger pots. 



Roses in Pots 

 or Boxes 



In answer to those who con- 

 template taking up this 

 branch of Rose growing, or, 

 in fact, the growing of any 

 kind of cut flowers, we 

 would recommend Practical Floriculture^ a thor- 

 oughly practical book, giving all the information 

 required pertaining to the culture of flowers in 

 general. We can furnish this book (300 pages) 

 for $1.50, postpaid. 



The Growing 

 of Roses for 

 Cut Flowers.. 



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 



Insects and 

 Insecticides 



their vigor, but should they become infested, a 

 few applications of a good insecticide will exter- 

 minate 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 foliage 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 twio parts of kero- 

 sene add one of slightly sour milk; agitate until 

 the compound unites in the formof 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. 



Winter 



Protection 



^ 



This is not deemed of so much 

 importance as formerly, as plants 

 that fail to survive, or whose vi- 

 tality has been impaired by the 

 rigor of Winter, can now be readilj^ replaced, and 

 at such trifling expense that it is thought by 

 many scarcely worth the time and trouble in- 

 volved 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 suflfice. 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 harm- 

 ful to protect even the Moss or Hybrid 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 excel- 

 lent protection. Suflficient should be given to 

 prevent the roots from freezing, but considerable 

 light and circulation of air should not be ex- 

 cluded. 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. 



Cronorci\ P^m^fK-^s I All ourRoses are grown 

 Lrenerai KemarKS \ ^.ere at o U r establish- 

 ment 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 upoi» 

 getting plants true to name in every instance. 

 We do not offer fruit or shade trees. ^ This cata- 

 logue and the Autumn edition contain complete 

 lists of everything we have to offer. Last, but 

 by no means least, we wish to say, if you are a 

 lover or grower of flowers, our monthly maga- 

 zine, '^Success with Flowers,^ will prove exceed- 

 ingly helpful and interesting. Read the an- 

 nouncement of it elsewhere. 



