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CLIBRANS’ LIST OF ROSES. 
SPECIAL NOTE. 
In order to simplify our List, and to make room for new 
varieties, we have been compelled to re-number our entire 
collection. When ordering, we should be glad if our 
customers would kindly state the number of List (see outside 
of cover) from which the varieties are selected. It will also 
be noted that we have taken the opportunity of classifying 
the various sections under fewer heads than formerly. 
ROSES. 
BRIEF DIRECTIONS AS TO CULTURE, &c. 
A SITUATION apart from other flowers is preferable. It should be 
sheltered from high winds, but still open and not surrounded closely by trees 
or shrubs. Heavy clay or very damp soils must be well drained, as the 
roots will not thrive in sour soil, and in such situations it is advisable to 
keep the bed above the surrounding level. S., S.E., or S.W. aspect is 
advisable. 1 
SOIL. — A heavy loam, which feels greasy when pressed, is the best. 
Briars require heavier soils than other Rose Stocks. All light soils may be 
improved by adding stiff loam or clay which has been pulverised by frost. 
PLANTjNG.— November is the best mouth, but auy time will do until 
the end of March. Roses on Manetti or La Grifferaie Stocks should be 
planted 3 inches or 4 inches below where they are budded, but on Briar 
Stocks the union should be level with the soil. ' If planted in a border, do 
not be afraid of making a large hole, nor of stirring the soil too much, and be 
careful that the manure is thoroughly mixed with the compost or soil and 
not put close to the stems or roots. Plant firmly ; mulch the surface with 
about 3 inches of manure, and fork that in about March. Cow manure is 
best for hot, light soils, but stable manure is very suitable if well rotted and 
used liberally. 
PRUNING. — Do this in March in the South, or in good growing localities, 
but about Manchester, or similar localities, April is generally best. Select 
only well-ripened shoots, short jointed, and not too strong, and as near 
the ground as possible, the stronger they are the longer they may be left ; 
the usual length is from 4 inches to 12 inches. In strong-growing varieties, 
prune to leave five or six eyes for each shoot ; weak growers only two or 
three. All weakly and unripe shoots and old wood ought to be cut away. 
Always prune to an outward branching eye. A good knife is best to prune 
with. Do not prune at planting time. 
WATERING. — In dry weather, when coming into bloom, this should be 
done two or three times weekly ; a thorough drenching, not a mere surface 
wetting should be given. Liquid manure, weak, ought to be used about 
every ten days. 
INSECTS. — The first is the Rose Maggot, in early Spring, and hand- 
picking is the only remedy. Green Fly must be checked by syringing or 
dipping the ends of the shoots in a solution of Lemon Oil, Tobacco Water, 
or some other approved insecticide. A good syringing daily helps to keep 
insects down. 
MILDEW. — Dust the foliage with Flowers of Sulphur as soon as the mildew 
appears. If the leaves are dry the plauts should be syringed before the 
sulphur is applied. 
