32 ROSES— (Continued.) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
American Beauty 
The best of all the outdoor roses and in a class to 
itself. We are noted for our stock of this urand rose 
more than for any other. All our plants of this variety 
are the acme of strength and healthfuln'^ss. and if 
there is one size more than another on which we oride 
ourselves, it is the dollar grade. TTiese are very strong 
and bloom the first season if properly cared for. A 
light protection in winter is required. Our $1 .00 grade 
of this rose is unexcelled and we strongly ad\ise you to 
take this size for planting. 
Each 10c, 20c and 30c 
Each, (Postpaid) 15e, 30c and 45c 
Our special two-year-old bushes: 
Each $1.00; doz.. $10.00 
Hardy 
Yellow Roses 
Harrison Yellow — Fine 
double golden yel- 
low. 
Persian— Deep golden 
yellow single; 
Price, each- 
Price each, 
paid) 
fPost- 
,.50c 
..60c 
are 
t^oses 
of 
SITUATION. 
Best results can be obtained by planting roses 
where they receive the full benefit of the sun, and 
sheltered from the north winds. Under no condi- 
tion should they be planted where they are liable 
to come into contact with the roots of large trees 
and shrubs. 
SOIL. 
The best soil for roses is sod from an old pas- 
ture, adding some well rotted cow manure. 
PL.ANTING— PREPARATION OF THE RED. 
The bed should be prepared a short while be- 
fore planting, so as to let the soil settle. The 
depth of the bed depends on the size of the plant, 
usually about one foot. Fill this with the soil 
and manure, being careful to provide for proper 
drainage. On receiving the plants, if in a dor- 
mant state, the tips of the roots should be cut off 
about half an inch or more. 
If the plants are from pots, they should be set 
so that the ball of earth is about 1 to 3 inches be- 
low the level of the ground. 
Great care should be taken to see that the roots 
are evenly distributed, as upon this detail quantity 
and quality of blooms will depend. A thorough 
soaking of water should then be given. 
PRUNING. 
The principal pruning should be done in the 
spring beginning with the perpetuals. Climb- 
ing roses need no pruning whatever except cut- 
ting out the dead wood or cutting back the canes 
to make the growth conform, to some desired 
effect. 
WINTER PROTECTION. 
Almost all the roses (the Hardy Yellow varieties 
are some of the exceptions), should be protected 
during winter, for this purpose we use long, clean 
straw, bending the rose bushes to the ground and 
covering the straw over them to a thickness of 
About six inches. 
INSECT PESTS. 
A weekly application of some insecticide will 
well repay you in the ultimate growth and health 
of your roses. It is almost impossible to name 
any stated mixture. We refer you to our list of 
Insecticides. 
are always pleased to receive 
photos of Mioses ivhethen of 
single plants on groups 
Harrison Yellow. 
