" Hope leads the child to plant the flower. 

 The man to sow the seed ; 

 Nor leaves fulfillment to her hour. 



But prompts again to deed." — From SchilleT. 



IQSIS 11 OFEM QlOUMBe 



No difficulty about it. Every one who wishes can have our 

 beautiful ever-blooming Roses. No flowers are more 

 desirable, and none cheaper or easier to get. There is no art 

 or mystery about growing them, no special soil or treatment 

 is required ; every one who has room for a few flowers can 

 also have our beautiful Roses. They do well planted in beds 

 or borders with shrubbery or other flowers, or singly on the 

 lawn ; only let them have a little soil to grow in. and a chance 

 to see the sun, and they will be sure to give you beautiful 

 Roses. Of course, the better opportunity you give them the 

 better returns they will make — good ground and careful cul- 

 ture always count — b\it no one should hesitate about plantmg 

 Roses because of any supposed difficulty in growing them ; 

 they are easy to grow and sure to bloom. We send nice, 

 healthy plants of the choicest sorts safelv by mail to your own 

 post-office, wherever that may be (if within the United 

 States), and a small bed of bright-colored varieties, costing 

 but a trifle, will brighten up your home and furnish a nice 

 supply of buds during the whole growing season. Roses 

 generally give best satisf iction planted in open ground, but 

 can be grown in pots with other flowers when desired. The 

 Dingee-Conard Roses have been known all over the United 

 States for nearly a quarter of a century, and are cordially 

 recommended as the finest Roses in existence. They are 

 produced by special methods of our own, and are so strong, 

 vigorous and well matured that they are ready to set out as 

 soon as received, and the ever-blooming sorts begin to bloom 

 almost as soon as planted, and continue through all the Sum- 

 mer and Fall months until freezing weather stops theirfurther 

 growth. If not already ordered, you cannot do better than 

 give them a trial, for they are sure to please, and will often 

 succeed where others fail. 



Hybrid Perpetual and Moss Roses are very beauti- 

 ful, and though considered entirely hardy in ordinary sittia- 

 tions, a light covering of straw or leaves is always desirable 

 during Winter, particularly for the Hybrids, but both Mosses 

 and Hybrids will bear a good deal of hardship and neglect 

 and yet bloom regularly in Summer, and occasionally during 

 the Autumn months. The flowers are mostly of large size, 

 very double and fragrant, and of rich, bright colors, including 

 all shades of red, white and pink, but no yellow. 



Preparation of the Ground. — Roses will do well in 

 any ordinary fertile ground, but are much improved in fra- 

 grance and beauty by rich soil, liberal manuring and good 

 cultivation. The ground should be well spaded and pulver- 

 ized to the depth of a foot or more, and enriched by digging 

 in a good coat of stable manure or any fertilizing material 

 that may be convenient. 



How to Plant. — When the ground is thoroughly pre- 

 pared — fine and in nice condition — wet the roots of the Roses 

 so that the earth will adhere to them —make holes of suitable 

 size, put in the plant slightly deeper than it was before, spread 

 the roots out evenly in their natural position, and cover them 

 with fine, moist earth, taking care to draw it closely around 

 the stem, and pack firmly down with the hand. It is voy 

 important that the earth be tightly firmed down on the roots. 



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 planting should never be done when the ground 

 is muddv or soggy. 



Cultivation. — .\fter planting, the ground should not be 

 allowed to bake or become hard, but should be frequently 

 stirred with hoe and rake or other implements, so as to keep 

 it liglit and friable, as well as clear from weeds and grass, A 



thorough stirring of the soil is frequently better than watering, 

 as it induces moisture from below, and serves to keep the 

 plants in a vigorous, healthy condition, which is very desir- 

 able, particularly with the Hybrid Perpetual class, some of 

 which are rather shy Autumn bloomers, unless care is taken 

 to keep them growing rapidly during the Summer. At the 

 approach of Winter it is a good plan to give the bed a cover- 

 ing of coarse manure, forest leaves, partially decomposed 

 sods, road scrapings, or any similar material that is conveni- 

 ent. This serves as a slight protection, and induces a strong 

 early growth the following season. 



Cut off the Faded Roses, or, what is better, cut off the 

 blooms before thev begin to fade ; the quicker the flowers are 

 cut off after they are fully open, the more flowers the plant 

 will produce. If the flowers are left on, the strength of the 

 plant goes to produce seeds; the removal of the flower 

 encourages new growth and fresh bloom. 



Pruning. — The Ever-blooming Roses do not require 

 pruning in Summer, except what may be necessar}' to keep 

 them in reasonable shape and limit, and this can be done at 

 any convenient time. In the Spring it is best to cut back one- 

 half or two-thirds of the last season's growth, and cut off all 

 dead shoots, down to the live wood. The Ever-blooming 

 Roses may be Winter-killed quite to the ground, but, if the 

 roots are not injured, they will put forth new growth and 

 bloom as well as before. 



Pruning Hybrid Perpetual and Moss Roses. — 

 These bloom best on strong new wood, and should be cut 

 back severely (say one-half of last season's growth) in the 

 "Spring before growth has commenced. As these Roses 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 in good shape. 

 Liberal manuring and thorough cultivation add much to the 

 beauty and profusion of bloom of these Roses. 



Hardy Climbing Roses need no protection in Winter, 

 but require support, and should be planted near a porch or 

 trellis, or some object designed to be covered from sight. 

 They bloom verv profusely early in the season, and remain in 

 bloom a long time, and as the flowers are produced on the 

 old or last season's wood, they should not be cut back more 

 than is necessary to keep them within the bounds desired, but 

 all dead wood should be removed before growth commences 

 in the Spring. 



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 vegetables, and we can send the plants with entire 

 safety whenever thev 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 

 indoors, 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 ad- 

 vise as to when this is, as the planting season in these locali- 

 ties is different from ours. We send Roses 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 outdoor planting. 



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