This is a question we arc frequently requested to 

 answer. Cow manure is generally preferred, and can 

 be used in fresh condition. Horse manure when new 

 is very heating and should not be used while in this 

 condition, except as a winter mulch. Hog, sheep and 

 chicken manure are also very helpful. The last two, 

 however, should be used sparingly. Ground hone is 

 beneficial, but should be secured as line as possible, 

 and it should be used sparingly. The best method is 

 sprinkling a portion over the bed until the ground is 

 entirely covered, then with the use of a fork it can be 

 dug into the soil and thoroughly mixed. Air slaked 

 lime is also beneficial, about a cupful to a plant 

 scattered on the surface in early spring and mid- 

 summer. A mulching of cow stable manure is very 

 beneficial during the growing season. It helps to 

 retain the moisture during the dry season, as well as 

 a food for the roots. 



Soak animal manure in water and pour it on every 

 two weeks. Or use our D. & C. Rose Fertilizer which 

 is our own tried and tested formula — use as per 

 directions. If bushes are mulched with cow manure 

 they will not need much else but if other material is 

 used they will need feeding. Stimu-plant Tablets 

 are a scientific compound and most convenient to 

 use. Never use any fertilizer after August 25th for 

 the plants must get in condition for winter. 



Winter Protection 



The protection needed varies according to the 

 climate and varieties of roses. After a few hard 

 frosts have stopped the growth throw up a mound 

 of earth about a foot high around the plant. (See 

 Fig. 2.) In cold sections after the ground has frozen 

 put straw or other coarse litter in between the mounds 

 built up around each plant. The tops of the bushes 

 sticking out above mounds may be covered with 

 evergreen boughs. Do not remove this covering until 

 spring has come to stay and remove gradually. 



Insects and Diseases 



For insects of all kinds we recommend "Evergreen" 

 a new spray which will kill all types of insects. Use 

 regularly according to directions. Sulpho-Tobacco 

 Soap is a very good remedy for green plant lice. 

 Use all sprays in a sprayer which throws a fine mist 

 such as the Auto Spray. 



The two principal rose diseases are black spot and 

 mildew. Black spot is indicated by a round black 

 spot on the leaf which soon dies and falls off. Mildew 

 shows itself as a white powder on the leaf which 

 causes it to crinkle and curl. If Black Spot is neg- 

 lected it is apt to kill all the leaves on the bush. 

 But the protection is simple and the same for both of 



these diseases. Mix nine parts powdered sulphur 

 with one part powdered arsenate of lead and apply 

 once a week and alter rains from the beginning of 

 the season till the end. To apply put the dust in a 

 cheese cloth bag 

 or salt sack on 

 the end of a 

 stick and beat 

 with another 

 stick. Or use 

 a dust gun. 

 Bordeaux Mix- 

 ture is another 

 dust equally as 

 good and used 

 the same way. 

 These prepara- '■.nMKJ/frrf // ^MV.^Sfa^fo^W 

 tions we do not Fig. 4 



offer as they are poisonous and not mailable but can 

 be sent by express or purchased locally. Remove any 

 spotted leaves and burn them. 



Pruning 



Fig. 3 

 Essential points to consider when planting. The cone of earth formed 

 in hole in order to spread roots properly. Work soil among the roots. 

 Packing soil thoroughly after planting. 



As soon as the winter covering is removed, first 

 cut away all weak stems and leave three or four of 

 the strongest. (See Fig. 2.) Prune these down to 

 at least six inches high with the Hybrid Teas as 

 indicated by the heavy black marks shown in Fig. 2. 

 Hybrid Perpetuals or the June Roses do not need as 

 close pruning. Bushes that are 2 to 4 feet in height 

 should be cut back about 1-2 or 2-3 of their growth. 

 The Polyantha and Baby Ramblers need just the 

 tips cut. Climbing Roses should be pruned after 

 blooming, cutting out all shoots and allow the new 

 ones to develop and to train. (Fig. 4). Keep all weak 

 lower side stems cut away throughout the season. 

 When several buds appear on one stem the smaller 

 buds may be pinched off to make one fine large rose. 



When cutting roses for the bouquet, take long stems 

 but leave two lower leaves of the stem on the bush. 

 From these eyes will come two more roses. Use a 

 sharp knife or scissors and cut just above the eye. 



Selection of Roses Important 



One of the most difficult problems that presents 

 itself to the amateur about to start a rose garden, is 

 the very first that he has to solve, the selection of 

 the best varieties of roses for the purpose for which 

 he intends them. The success he will have with his 

 roses depends very largely on intelligent selection of 

 adaptable varieties. 



Reliable rose growing firms in this country offer 

 upwards of 500 varieties of roses, each of them have 

 some particular merit for varying the taste and matter 

 of selection is really one that should be 

 left to the purchaser. Many of our cus- 

 tomers grow 100 or more different kinds 

 and they find exquisite beauty in each. 

 At the modest price asked for them any 

 one can enjoy many sorts. Of course, 

 such characteristics as the kind of 

 growth the plant will make, whether it 

 is a bush rose or a climber, a dwarf or a 

 rambler, are given in the catalogs of the 

 rose growers. A catalog is necessaril\ 

 limited to giving such information. We 

 will not attempt to take up each variety 

 that is offered and give the peculiarities 



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