MISS C. H. UPPINCOTT 
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HUDSON, WISCONSIN 
ROSES— HOW TO GROW THEM. 
SITUATION.— Good Boses may be grown in almost any soil and position; but it the highest 
quality is desired, it is necessary to select an open, sunny position, sheltered from north winds, 
and clear of all roots of trees and shrubs. 
PREPARATION OF THE BEDS. — Roses will grow and give good returns in nny fertile, well- 
drained ground; but It is worth while to use some care in the preparation of the beds, as the 
general health of the plants, quantity and quality of bloom usually more than repays the extra 
care expended on this detnil. The best soil for Roses Is sod from an old pasture and well rotted 
cow manure. Dig out the bed to a depth of two or three feet, and, if drainage is imperfect, it 
must be provided for by putting six inches to a foot of broken stones, cinders, or any rough 
material in the bottom. Fill in with a mixture of soil and manure as above. It is best to make 
the beds some time in advance of planting, to allow time for settling. After the soil Is settled, 
It should he about an inch below the level of the adjacent surface; make the beds not over three 
and a half feet wide, which enables you to pick the blooms without stepping on the bed. 
Newest Climbing Rose. 
Blue Rose. 
VEILCHANBLAU. 
(Violet-blue seedling: from Crimson 
Rambler) 
After years of effort rosarians 
have been rewarded by the produc-. 
tlon of a blue rose, which will be 
welcomed with the greatest Inter- 
est by all lovers of the garden. 
This new climbing rose surpasses 
all others of recent Introduction In 
Laving a pure blue color. 
The flowers appear in large clus- 
ters, after the manner of the Crim- 
son Rambler, are semi-double and 
of medium size. Upon first opening, 
the color is partly bright red and 
partly bright rose, turning soon to 
a steel blue. The color is best de- 
scribed by saying that It resembles 
that of early violets. This variety 
Is a strong grower, lias shining 
green foliage and few thorns. It 
has not been troubled by mildew 
and Is classed among the hardiest — — — . 
climbing roses, withstanding the winters very successfully. All rosarians will want this new 
rose. Be the first In your neighborhood to show this grand new novelty. I shall ,iav< - n, ^ el £ 
rooted plants ready for delivery May 15; If your order reaches me before ttiat date will book 
same and mail at that time. 16 cts. each or 2 for 30 cts. 
Rose, “Flower of Fairfield,’’ 
The Everblooming Crimson Rambler. 
For many years past, it has been the endeavor of every rose grower to produce a climbing 
variety that would be of perpetual flowering habit. The many beautiful varieties of Rambler 
Roses were valuable acquisitions, but none of them could be called perpetual or everblooming, 
they producing only one crop of flowers during the season. The Flower of Fairfield, however, 
is correctly termed' a perpetual blooming variety. It commences flowering In the spring or early 
summer and produces repeated crops of bloom until late in the autumn. It is a sport from the 
famous Crimson Rambler; it is of the same color, if not a shade more brilliant, and has better 
resisting power to the sun. Flower of Fairfield blooms very profusely on young wood the first 
year after planting. It is very effective for covering walls, trellises or arches, and Is CQually 
attractive for table decoration or other use as cut flowers. It has been taken up very enthusi- 
astically by the florists In both Europe and this country, and we anticipate a demand that will 
far exceed the available supply this season. 16 cts. each or 2 for 30 cts. 
