THE CHASE NURSERIES, GENEVA, N. Y. 
ROSES 
THE varieties of Roses which we describe and illustrate are considered to 
be the leading kinds. They are the ones which the public buy and have 
given the best satisfaction. We are on the lookout for best new varieties and 
spare no pains in obtaining them when satisfied of their real merit. 
When properly planted and eared for, they will give perfect satisfaction 
and will bloom almost immediately after planting. Many varieties need to be 
well pruned, which insures an abundant growth of new wood on Avhich the 
blooms appear. Each class of Roses has growth peculiar to that class; hence, 
customers should not expect that all varieties will grow alike. Some are dwarf 
by nature ; others slender growing ; some produce low shape bushes ; others 
are upright and vigorous. 
Those who appreciate the beauties of nature, prize Roses above all other 
flowers. Hot house roses are not as hardy as our field-grown. They are slow 
to grow and hard to keep alive. 
How to Grow Roses 
Soil and Planting. — Most varieties may be 
planted in the fall as well as in the spring. 
The ground should be well spaded to a depth 
of from twelve to twenty inches and liberally 
fertilized, as also well drained. Roses on their 
own roots should be planted just as they stood 
in the nursery. There is usually a dark earth 
line to go by — set even with this. Budded or 
grafted roses must be set so that the junction 
of stock and graft is two inches below the 
surface of the soil. As soon as the Roses are 
received, put the roots of the plants in water, 
allowing them to remain for from six to twelve 
hours before planting. 
Pruning and Cultivation. — Practically all va- 
rieties of Roses should be out back from one- 
third to one-half when planted and it is also 
advisable to trim the roots a little. Remove 
any weak or decayed wood in the top. Varie- 
ties which show a vigorous growth may be 
pruned a little less than others. Many of the 
Hybrid Perpetual varieties will continue to 
bloom through the summer, if pruned in July. 
Stir the soil frequently about the roots. They 
require all of the nourishment they can pos- 
sibly get. Good results are sure to follow. 
Protection. — Mulch your Rose bed in autumn 
and for winter protection, cover with ever- 
gi'een boughs, if possible. A light mulching 
during the summer is <U'sirable as it keeps the 
ground from drying out too rapidly. 
Insect Remedies. — If proper attention is 
given to soil, planting, watering, etc., and a 
few simple directions liecded. your Roses will 
never be seriously tioublcd with any kind of 
insects or plant diseases. We find that a 
strong stream of water from a liose applied 
once a day, will keep the insects from doing 
any harm. Where this is impossible, we would 
suggest the following remedies, which will 
usually keep the Roses free from any insects, 
Boil for ten mintites four ounces of quasai 
chips in a gallon of laoft water, Drain off the 
chips and add four 'ounces ef whale-oil soap, 
which should be dissolved ' in it as it cools. 
Stir well before using. Apply with a clean 
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