The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. 



How to Grow Roses — Continued 

 PLANTING INSECTS and INSECTICIDI 



The best time to plant is during the spring or 

 early summer months. Those who wish to plant 

 early should observe the homely rule of waiting until 

 after corn-planting time. If you are so situated that 

 you have no means 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 the 

 roots, pressing firmly down upon them and in around 

 the stem. After planting, water freely, and if the 

 sun be strong, protect them for a few days with a 

 covering of newspapers 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 endanger the safety of the 

 plants. During the presence of protracted drought 

 the plants should be watered daily in the evenings. 



PRUNING 



The different varieties of Roses differ very much 

 in habit of growth; many are neat and compact, 

 requiring little or no trimming, while others of the 

 same class are vigorous and straggling, sending out 

 long shoots which tend to outrun the limits assigned 

 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 

 srro^vtli slionld be trimmed 1>ack eacli fall or 

 in early spring- abont one-half to tTVO-tliirds 

 of tlie season's growth. Where plants, apparent- 

 ly healthy, fail to mature the buds which they bear, 

 remove a large percentnge of the undeveloped 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. 



ROSES IN POTS OR BOXES 



The conditions most favorable for growing Roses 

 in pots or boxes are good, rich soil, plenty of sun- 

 shine and heat ranging from 50 degrees at night to 

 75 degrees during the day. If Roses are purchased 

 in , the spring and summer for winter bloom, they 

 can. lie 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 ap- 

 pear. 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, re- 

 placing 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 following 

 spring they will grow with renewed energy, either in 

 open ground or in larger pots. 



GROWING ROSES 



FOR CUT FLOWERS 



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 

 "Practical Floriculture," a thoroughly practical book, 

 giving all the information reauired pertaining to the 

 culture of flowers in general. We can furnish this 

 book (300 pages) for $1.50, postpaid. 



Healthy, vigorous Roses are less liable to 

 ravages of insects than weak specimens, which 

 not have the vitality to resist the onslaught of 

 pernicious parasites. Our Roses are singularly f 

 from insects, owing to their vigor, but should tl 

 become infested, a few applications of a good 

 secticide will exterminate them at the outset, af 

 which very little or no trouble will be experienc 

 The following recipes and preparations are go 

 They should be applied both to the upper and un( 

 surface of the foliage b.v means of a good sprinkl 

 We can supply the "Tyrian Plant Sprinkler," "1 

 Auto-Spray" and "New Era Sprayer," at prices gi-s 

 in the Supplementary Edition of this book, which 

 devoted to Seeds and Garden Requisites. All of th< 

 are inexpensive and very satisfactory. 



KEROSENE EMULSION.— To two parts of ke 

 sene add one of slightly sour milk; agitate until 

 compound unites in the form of a white jelly; dili 

 with twenty parts of soft water. 



TOBACCO SOLUTION.— Made by boiling the lea^ 

 or stems of tobacco. The liquid should be ma 

 about the strength of weak tea. 



TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP.— This prepa 

 tion is put up in cakes, with directions for use print 

 on labels. It is a standard remedy, and one of t 

 best. Two sizes. Price, 13 cts. and 28 cts. eao 

 postpaid. (See Seed Supplement of this book.) 



WINTER PROTECTION 



This is not deemed of so much importance as fi 

 merly, as plants that fail to survive, or whose vitali 

 has been impaired by the rigor of winter, can n( 

 ]-eadily be replaced, and at such trifling expense thj 

 it is thought by many scarcely worth the time a 

 trouble involved to secure their preservation. 



To those of our friends and customers who ai 

 howevex", interested in the matter of "winter pi 

 tection," a few remarks will suffice. As to t 

 classes of Roses that are hardy, and those that a 

 not hardy, this information is given in the inti 

 duction of the individual classes. Where it 

 possihle, we wonld advise that the bene* 

 of the douht be given by protecting a 

 varieties, irrespective of the class, for it Tvi 

 not be harmful to i>roteet even the moss > 

 hybrid perpetnal Rose. • Do not cover your plan 

 too soon; a nip of frost will not hurt them, but w 

 help to ripen and mature them. Such material 

 leaves, hay, straw, light manure, street sweeping 

 pine or cedar boughs, corn fodder, etc.. will affo 

 excellent protection. Sufl3cient should be given 

 prevent the roots from freezing, but considerab 

 light and circulation of air should not be exclude 

 In the spring, wait until the weather is settled b 

 fore uncovertng; then prune the plants, taking ca 

 to cut off all dead or discolored wood. 



GENERAL REMARKS 



All our Roses are grown here at our establishme)' 

 under our personal supervision under natural cone 

 tions in ordinary soil. Not fertilized or forced in- 

 quick growth. We claim for them that they are tl 

 best grown Roses in the world. All our plants ai 

 inspected from time to time, and all inferior spec 

 mens rejected; thus none but the best are sent i 

 our customers. Every one ordering from us mt 

 depend upon getting plants true to name in evei 

 instance. We do not offer fruit or shade trees. Th^ 

 catalogue and the autumn edition contain complei 

 lists of everything we have to offer. All orders wi 

 be forwarded as soon as possible after their receii|| 

 unless we are instructed to hold them. State di 

 tinctly whether you want your goods shipped by ma 

 or express, and when you want them shipped. 



