HELENA, MONTANA. 
ROSES~(Coniinued.) 31 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
The best of all the outdoor roses and in a class to 
itself. We are noted for our stock of this grand 
rose more than for any other. All our plants of 
this variety are the acme of strength and healthfulness. 
THE CARE 
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 condition should they lie 
planted where they are liable lo come into contact with 
the roots of larger trees and shrubs. 
SOIL. 
The best soil for roses is sod from an old pasture, adding 
some well rotted cow manure. 
PLANTING— PREPARATION OF THE BED. 
The bed should be prepared a short while before plant- 
ing, so as to let the soil settle. The depth of the bed bo- 
pends on the size of the plant, usually about one foot. 
Fill this with the soil and manure, being careful to pro- 
vide for proper drainage. On receiving the plants, if in 
a dormant 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 below the level 
of the ground. 
Great care should be taken to see that the roots are 
and if there is one size more than another on which we 
pride ourselves, it is the dollar grade. These are very 
strong ai?d 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 advise 
you to take this size for planting. 
Each 10c. 20c and 30c 
Each, (Postpaid) 15c, 30c and 45c 
Our special two-year-old bushes: 
Each $1.00; doz.. $10.00 
Gpuss au Teplitz. 
OF ROSES 
evenly distributed, as upon this detail quantity and qual- 
ity of blooms will depend. A thorough soaking of water 
should then be given. 
PRUNING. 
The principal pruning should be done in the spring be- 
ginning with the perpetuals first. Climbing roses need 
no pruning whatever except cutting out the dead wood or 
cutting back the canes to make the growth conform to 
some desired effect. 
WINTER PROTI'XITION. 
Almost all the roses (the TIaidy Yellow varieties are 
some of the exceptions), shmiid he protected during win- 
ter, for this purpose we use long clean straw, bending the 
rose bushes to the ground and covering the straw over 
them lo a thickness of about six inches. 
INSECT PESTS. 
.\ 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 staled mixture. We 
refer you to our list of Insecticides. 
