HELENA. MONTANA. 
ROSES— Continued. 23 
American 
Beauty 
— TTie best 
of all the outdoor roses and 
in a class to itself. We suppose 
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, and 
if there is one size more than 
another on which we pride our- 
selves, it is the dollar grade. 
These are very strong and 
bloom the first season if prop- 
erly cared for. A light protec- 
tion in winter is required. Our 
$1 grade of this rose is unex- 
celled and strongly advise you 
to take this size for planting. 
{N. B. special price. ) 
Each ... 10c; 20c and 30c 
Our special two-year-old 
bushes.. $1 ; doz., $10.00 
Our Prize Winning Vase of American Beauties. 
THE CARE OF ROSES 
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 be 
planted where they are liable to come into contact with 
other roots of the larger trees and shrubs. 
SOIL. 
The best soil for roses is sod from an old pasture, add- 
ing some well rotted cow manure. 
PLANTING AND 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 de- 
pends 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 (he 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 
evenly distributed, as upon this detail, quantity and quality 
of blooms will depend. A thorough «oatdng of water 
should then be given. 
PRUNING. 
The principal pruning should" be done in the spring be- 
gmnmg with the perpetuals first. Climbing roses need no 
prunmg whatever except cutting out the dead wood or cut- 
ting back the canes to make the growth conform to some 
desired effect. 
WINTER PROTECTION. 
.\lmost 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 wrapping the straw over 
I hem 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.- 
