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SELECT LIST OF THE CHOICEST ROSES. 



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No garden, however small, is com- 

 plete without Roses. The Rose 

 stands, as it has for years, " Queen 

 of the Flowers." With a proper se- 

 lection of kinds, Roses can be had 

 from June till heavy frosts come with 

 withering touch. 



Every year adds a large number 

 of varieties to our lists, new at least 

 in name, if not in character ; and. it 

 shall be our special endeavor, after 

 careful comparisons, to point out such 

 of them as show a decided improve- 

 ment in their leading characteristics 

 over pre-existing varieties. 



The following brief hints may be 

 of service to the inexperienced. 

 TIME TO PLANT. As early in the spring as the ground will permit. The bushes we offer 

 this season are of careful selection, and well-grown ripened wood ; we advise pruning them back 

 when they are planted, which will make them start stronger, and bring them earlier into bloom. 

 If early planting is neglected, we can supply potted bushes which can be planted without disturb- 

 ing their growth. 



The Tea scented, and others that are pot grown, should not be planted till all danger of 

 spring frosts is over. i * 



SOIL. The most suitable soil is a strong, rich 

 loan;, mixed with about one quarter its bulk of well- 

 decomposed stable manure. It is necessary that the 

 ground be dug at least a foot and a half deep. 



It may safely be laid down as a rule, that it is 

 impossible to make the soil too rich for the rose. 



During the growing season frequent watering of 

 liquid manure, made either of cow manure or guano. 

 This stimulant will keep the plants vigorous and healthy, 

 and will amply repay the attention in size and quality of 

 blossom. In using it avoid as much as possible getting 

 it upon the foliage, especially when the plants are in 

 bloom. 



SITUATION. The best situation for the rose is 

 an eastern or northern expousre, if slightly shaded from 

 the intense heat of midday, the bloom will be more per- 

 fect and continuous. 



PRUNING. The hardy sorts may be pruned in 

 March or April, the tender varieties should be left till a 

 month later. 



Close pruning will produce quality, and long prun- 

 ing quantity of bloom. 



Climbing roses need comparatively little pruning, 

 the tips only of the shoots require to be taken off, and 

 any weak and unripe shoots cut out altogether. 



