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show by an abrupt otfsel where Ihc bud was inst-rled atid the stock cut 
off. When transplanted, this innction must be set 3 or 4 Inclies below 
the surface of the ground. 
Tliis fa\ ors the formation of 
new roots from tlie budded 
or lop porlioti, and greatly 
lessens the tendency of the 
roots to send up suckers, 
which must never be permit- 
ted to grow. The roots must 
not be exposed to frost nor 
1^ allowed to become dn-. The 
soil should be firTuly com- 
pressed about the roots, and 
most of the top should be cut 
away before plantnig. If the 
soil and weather be dry, a 
good soaking of water may 
be applied, and tlien shade 
the ground and plants with 
mulching. If shaded by 
paper, or other devices from 
drying windsuntil they com- 
mence growing, their success 
will be assured. Tlie season for 
transplanting hardy Roses is April, 
Ma\', October ami Novendjcr, 
Pruning, riiis should he regulated 
b\ the habit of growtli, the weak shoots 
cut in closeh ; the strong left lon^rer. 
Moss Roses need the least pruning. 
Hybrid Perpetnals, gio\\ n lo produce 
liowers for exhibition, reJiuire close 
pruning before the middle of April. The weak shoots being cut close 
back, an<l the strong ones to s 6 eyes. If less is cut aw nv, the num- 
ber of blooms will be larger, but the si/e of the liowers w ill be smaller. 
Climbing Roses should ha\e their old shoots and siu li as are weak 
entirely cut a\\a>', while several vigorous branches may be left their 
entire length. 
Watering:, In dry weather water is of much benefit, if properly 
applied. Frequent surface waterings are woise than none, for they 
seldom fail to produce bad lieaUh and disease. When water is gi\'en, 
it should be in sufficient iinantily lo reach the Itnver roots, and to pre- 
\eut its quickly dr\ ing out. a luulch on the surface is \ei\- useful. 
Roses do not need to be coddled. They resist cold with a slight coyer 
of leav es at the beginning of winter. They are among the first plants 
to put on foliage in the spring, growing even with light snow about 
them. When transjjlanted in April, it is only a few weeks before they 
greet us with liowers of the greatest beauty and the most ex(iuisite fra- 
grance. Like the strawberry among fruUs, they yiehl the (|uickest, 
most beautiful and bountiful returns for the triile of hibor and care 
we give them, Botli are our hearty entertainers. How much do the>' 
help to make the famous month of June ihe 'oveliest of the \ ear ? AncI 
\ et we ha\'e Roses, which in some gardens blooin all suniint.T and why? 
.A rich soil, a sunnj- location, and plenty of water; but extreme damage 
comes by too frequent or injudicious watering. 
Kosesfor general cultivation should hold high rank in their respect- 
ive classes in color, form, fragrance, freedom of bloom, vigor ofgrowth 
and health of foliage. Many fine Roses, which fail in some impDrtaii^ 
point, are dropped from our list or cultivated in smallei- qiuitUities. 
Where two or more varieties are very similar, the sui)erior sort is 
retained. 
Our select list of Roses is the result of long continued study and 
trial. It comprises the very best varieties which have been collected 
