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ROSES. 



Cui/turai, Directions. In selecting a spot for a Rosebed do not choose one where 

 they will be shaded by trees or buildings, as the Rose delights in an open, airy situation, 

 with plenty of sunshine. Roses are very partial to a clay loam soil, but will do well in 

 any ordinary soil if well enriched with well-rotted barnyard manure. In preparing the 

 bed dig it up thoroughly to the depth of twelve or fifteen inches, as rose roots penetrate 

 deep when they have a chance. In forming the beds do not elevate them above the 

 level of the ground surrounding, as they will suffer less from drouth After the plants 

 have been set out, keep the soil loose to the depth of an inch or two, by frequent stir- 

 rings. An occasional soaking with weak manure water is a great help to them. 



ROSES in Pots. For growing in the conservatory will give you a succession of 

 bloom, if treated in the following manner: Drain the pots well with broken bits of 

 crock ; mix one part of well-rotted cow manure with two parts of light, friable soil, and 

 press firmly about the roots in potting. Keep well watered during the summer, more 

 scantily in fall and winter. Keep all flower buds pinched off until winter, and then give 

 all the sunlight possible. Keep your plant clean and growing. About 60 degrees is the 

 best temperature for it. 



CLASS 1 



CLIMBING ROSES. 



Admirably adapted to covering arbors, walls or porches and any unsightly objects. 

 Perfectly hardy and very profuse bloomers. 



* Baltimore Belle — Pale blush, nearly white ; very double. Flowers in large clusters, 



the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of bloom. 



* Crimson Rambler— Another season's trial fully justifies all the praise that has been 



given it in the past. Wherever seen during the past summer it has been a mass 

 of rich, glowing crimson, and everyone who has it is delighted with it. Perfectly 

 hardy ; wonderfully free flowering ; intensely bright and vivid in color. The 

 plant is a strong, rampant grower, making shoots 10 to 12 feet long in a season 

 when well established. The flowers are produced in large trusses, pyramidal in 

 shape, often 35 to 40 in a cluster, fairly covering the plant from the ground to the 

 top with a mass of bright, glowing crimson. The color is simply superb, and is 

 retained unfaded, or without showing any of the purplish tinge so often seen in 

 dark roses, for an unusual length of time. For walls, pillars and porches, or any 

 other place where a hardy climbing rose is wanted, nothing can be more desirable 

 or beautiful. If grown in beds and pegged down it makes a brilliant display 

 with its profusion of bloom, large clusters shooting out from each joint. As many 

 as 300 blooms have been counted on a single branch. 



Empress of China — Light red, changing to pink when fully expanded. A free and 

 continuous bloomer ; flowers medium size. New. 



Gem of the Prairies — Flowers large and double, light crimson, sometimes blotched 

 white. 



Mnltiflora Flowers light pink, and borne in large panicles at the extremity of every 

 branch followed by showy masses of brilliant fruits. A rampant climber. Choice 

 to cover buildings" trellises, ledges, etc., etc. 



Pink Rambler (Euphrosyne) — Of German origin, and in habit of growth, foliage, 

 manner of blooming, form of flower, hardiness, and vigorous climbing habit may 

 be said to be almost identical with Crimson Rambler, of which it is a blood rela- 

 tive, but the flowers are pure shining rosy pink, the partially open buds being of 

 a bright light carmine, produciug a pleasing contrast, and the numerous yellow 

 stamens lend an additional charm to the flower. 



* Queen of the Prairie— Bright rose color; large compact and globular; a very 

 profuse bloomer ; one of the best. 



Seven Sisters— Blush to crimson, flowering in clusters. 



"White Rambler (Thalia)— In habit of growth, foliage, manner of blooming and 

 shape of flower this is identical with Crimson Rambler, differing only in color, 

 which in Thalia is pure clear white. 



