dh,i\i]en &. S^loi‘al G[;uiile. 
When beds are to be planted, the ground should be thoroughly dug 
eighteen to twenty-four inches deep, as the nature of tho soil will admit, 
intermixing some of the above compost. If this be done well, the beds will 
lust several years, with occasionally a dre.'siug of manuie. 
If a piece of ground is set apart for the exclusive eultivation of Roses, 
the most opeu situation should be selected ; if wet it should he welt drained ; 
this done, the ground should be trenched to the depth recommended above 
(he particular that the surface soil is kept on the top when finished), when 
hods may then he formed according to taste ami circumstances. November 
is the best month for transplanting, although with care they will do well up 
to the middle of March. I’lant after preparing the soil as above, make it 
level, taka out siiflicicnt to let tho roots down, say four to five inches below 
level, walk over the soil to consolidate it— if a Standard, drive down a 
substantial stake, place Rose against it — spread out roots naturally, sprinkle 
fine soil over roots, cover all over level, and trend down firmly, smoothing, 
surface with a fork : prune as ])cr engraving. 
HOW TO PLANT AND PRUNE ROSES. 
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