HINTS ON TREATMENT OF ROSES. 
ARRIVAL OF PACKAGE.— Carefully unpack in some sheltered place, 
and sprinkle the roots and tops of the plants with water . Should the weather be 
wet and the soil unfit to receive them , open a trench , lay the roots of the plants 
in and cover them with earth until the weather is fine, and the soil sufficiently 
dry to tread upon . If the operation of planting is being performed during a dry- 
ing wind or a sunny day, dip the roots two or three times into a pail of thick 
puddle, composed of loam (or any adhesive soil) and water. The ground having 
been prepared to receive them, follow the instructions for planting. 
DELAY IN TRANSMISSION. — It seldom occurs that packages are de- 
layed in transit for any length of time, but occasionally a package becomes over- 
due, and when it is delayed for more than a week it is necessary to carefully 
examine the plants on arrival, to ascertain if they have suffered . If any appear 
shrivelled, bury them completely in a trench six inches deep, soak well with 
water and allow them to remain three days underground ; then take them up 
and plant them in their permanent quarters. 
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE. We exercise the greatest care in 
lifting and packing our rose trees to insure their safe arrival at their 
destination in perfect condition , but as their future success depends 
so much on the way they are planted, pruned, and looked after, and 
owing to the vagaries of our climate, we give no guarantee expressed 
or implied, and cannot be held responsible for any failures. If the 
purchaser does not accept the goods sold to him on these terms tie> 
must be returned at once. Our method of packing is so perfect that 
plants will suffer no injury if delayed on the journey 14 to 21 days. 
(For foreign countries extra care is exercised) . 
SITUATION. — The most perfect situation for roses, and particularly exhi- 
bition roses is a bed to themselves sheltered if possible from the south-west, and 
shaded from bright sunshine after 3 o'clock in the afternoon. There is no 
garden in which roses may not be grown successfully, provided suitable 
varieties are selected. 
SOIL — A rich loam which feels greasy when pressed between the fingers is 
the best ; where this is not to be obtained, the soil maybe improved ; if light, 
bv the addition of loam (not clay) well worked in ; where heavy , good drainage 
and the addition of coal ashes in small quantities, but in heavy soils drainage is 
most important . 
PLANTING. — This should be done during the later part of October or 
November, for preference, but may safely be continued during open weather 
until the Spring. 
Where it is intended to make a rose bed , the soil must be dug 1 8 inches deep , 
mixing with it plenty of good cow, pig, or horse manure. 
Do not put the manure on the bare roots, but shake some fine mould over 
them Tread firmly, and lay some manure or litter on the surface round the 
plant , as a protection from frost . Great care must be taken not to plant the roots 
too deeply ;the roots of standards should be about 5 inches below the surface. 
Dwarf roses should be planted with the union of the bud with stock one inch 
below surface line ; spread the roots over as large an area as possible. 
DISTANCE. — Standards may be planted 2£ ft. apart, and require to be 
securely staked . Dwarfs should be planted 1J to 2 ft. apart. 
MANURING. — Roses are gross feeders and require a quantity of manure. 
That from a bullock yard is the best, but when this is not procurable, either pig 
or stable manure are good substitutes . It is best to apply a surface dressing in 
the autumn for protection against frost . It is a dangerous practice to app > 
liquid or solid artificial manure to newly planted rose trees, nothing 
water should be applied when needed, during the first summer after 
planting . 
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