26 HARDY PERENNIALS 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
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 conditions 
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 pasture, 
adding some well rotted cow manure. 
PLAN-TING— PREPARATION OF 
THE BED. 
The bed should be prepared a short while before 
planting, so as to let the soil settle. TTie 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 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 one inch below the level of 
the ground, and the soil around them made very firm. 
Great care shouM 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. 
WINTER PROTECTION. 
Almost all the roses (the Har^^v Yellow varieties 
are some of the excepMons) , should be protected dur- 
ing wdnter. 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. 
Another good plan is to use a heavy sheaf of straw 
tied close at the top. and the rose bush tied in the cen- 
ter of the sheaf. This is a good method in places 
where water or melted snow is apt to drain to the 
plants. With this method it is also beneficial to draw 
the earth to the stem of the plant before covering with 
the straw. 
PRUNING. 
Immediately the first killing frost cuts back the 
young growth in the fall, prune back the frozen wood 
into well ripened wood. This is important, and will 
often insure the life of tender Roses in severe winters. 
As soon as the plants show the first sign of activity in 
the spring, then give them the principal pruning of the 
year, beginning with the H. P. class. Climbing Roses 
need very little pruning, except to remove dead and 
superfluous wood, and to make long canes conform 
to some desired effect. 
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 mix- 
ture. We refer you to our list of Insecticides. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
THE STATE NURSERY AND SEED CO. are the largest grow- 
ers of these plants in the Northwest. Our collection is today the 
largest and best in this section, and we are continually adding 
to the list. With no other class of plant is it possible to have 
as continuous a display of bloom and beauty with as little effort, 
from the early spring to frosts of fall, as with Hardy Perennials. 
A bed or border of these plants, properly selected and arranged, 
will produce a wealth of bloom almost from snow to snow. In 
the climate of Montana, there Is no question but that they are 
the best class of plants for those who desire a profusion of 
bloom for the garden, with the least e.'cpenditure of time and 
effort. Give them any ordinary good soil, enriched with well de- 
composed fertilizer, and occasional watering through the sum- 
mer. As soon as the fir.st Itilling frosts have killed the growth, 
remove the dead tops and if convenient cover the bed witli a 
mulch of dry leaves, or straw, though this is not absolutely 
necessary. A good mulch of well rotted fertilizer in the early 
spring, and spaded lightly into the border will also aid in giving 
them the necessary stimulus to bring out their best effort for 
your pleasure. 
PRICES ON AT.,L H.\RD5f PERENNIAT^S EXCEPT WHERE 
NOTED: 
Each, 15o; postpaid 20c 
Per doz., $1.50; postpaid $1.75 
ACHII.I.£A. 
(Yarrow) 
Perry's Wliite — A late introduction, with the largest flowers of 
the genus. A'ery free flowering and very hardy. 2 feet. 
Tlie Pearl — A well known form of this flower, with handsome 
double flowers, blooming very early, and with good keeping 
qualities when cut. 2 feet. 
AI.VSSV1VI SAXATII.X: — (Gold Tuft.) 
One of the most useful plants either for rockery or border. 
Produces large flat heads of yellow flowers in May and June. 
One foot. 
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A Bed of Achillea. 
AITCH17SA ITAZ.ICA. 
Dropmore Variety — Very free flowering plants of a branching 
habit, with flowers of a gentian blue, and very attractive. 
Almost continuous bloomer In this section after June. 3 feet. 
AQTIIIiEaiA — (Colnmliine.) 
One of the most satisfactory of hardy perennial plants, pro- 
ducing beautiful spurred flowers on stiff stems. Should be given 
a sunny position, but succeeds in almost any soil or location. 
