Daniels Bros., Norwich , Autumn, 1891. 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 
This magnificent and beautiful class of Roses is better than any other adapted for 
exhibition and pot culture. They continue in flower from the early part of June to the 
end of October, and are by far the most desirable for general cultivation. Our stock of 
these, grown at our Nurseries, comprises many thousands of the newest and choicest 
varieties in standards and dwarfs, and the past season having been very favourable to 
their growth, the plants we offer will be found unusually well grown and vigorous, and 
may be expected to produce a fine display of bloom next season. Our standards and 
half-standards are all worked on the Dog Brier, dwarfs on Manetti stocks. 
HINTS ON CULTIVATION. 
Situation.— In planting Hoses select, if possible, an open situation, where they get the full benefit of sun and air, and at the 
same time are sheltered from strong winds. If really fine Roses are desired they should be planted a fair distance apart and have 
the ground all to themselves. An abundance of beautiful Roses may, however, be grown by planting in almost any convenient place 
m the flower garden where not too much shaded, il moderate attention is given to pruning, insects, &c. 
Planting. Generally speaking, Roses will thrive in any good garden soil, but as they have a decided preference 
lor that which inclines to the clayey or loamy, it is advisable in planting, where the soil is not of a suitable nature, to work in a 
good portion of well-decayed manure, and good rough fibrous loam; where the soil is heavy, a moderate dressing of coal ashes will 
improve it, and if too wet drainage must be provided. November is the best month for planting, but this may be done in any 
favourable weather during the Winter months. In planting, open a good-sized hole and fill with freshly preparod and suitable soil, 
taking care to plant firmly ; dwarfs should be planted with the juncture of their stems below the surface, and standards should be 
firmly staked and tied to prevent their disturbance by the wind. 
Pruning. -To ensure a vigorous growth and fine blooms, freshly planted, and indeed all hybrid perpetual and other outdoor 
Roses, should be closely pruned about the early part of March, or later according to season. When the leaf-buds begin to expand 
carefully thin out all weak-growing shoots or wood from the middle of the plant, and prune down the main stems to two or three 
eyes or buds on each stem. An occasional slight pruning and thinning-out during the Summer, when the first lot of bloom is going 
off, will greatly prolong the time of flowering and improve the quality of the late blooms. 
Manuring and Watering. — Roses are gross feeders and will absorb almost any quantity of manure. A good top-dressing 
of well-decayed manure should be laid on the beds in Autumn, and may be lightly dug in in Spring, or, if appearances are not of 
much consequence, a rich mulching of short manure may be placed about the roots in Spring, and will stimulate the plants into 
splendid growth and flower. If the weather is dry when the plants are coming into bloom, they should have liberal waterings two 
or three times a week, and if fine blooms are desired for exhibition the buds should be thinned out, and liquid manure may be given 
freely once or twice a week, this, with frequent stirrings of the surface of the beds will keep the plants in good growth and vigour. 
Insects.— Early in the season, when growth has fairly commenced, caterpillars should be careful looked after and picked off 
by hand, and it the plants later on are attacked by green-fly, they should be syringed at night, or earl} r morning, with tobacco-water, 
fir-tree oil, or some other cleanser. One of the best remedies for green fly is a solution of quassia chips and soft soap. Boil four ounces 
of the chips fifteen minutes in a gallon of soft water, then strain, and whilst cooling add four ounces of soft soap, which will readily 
dissolve, add to this, when cool, another two gallons of soft water, when it will be strong enough to apply with a brush or syringe, 
and is very effective. 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses in Collections. 
These collections are carefully made up to ensure a 
line variety, and customers ordering may depend on 
their giving the most unqualified satisfaction. In all 
cases good healthy plants will be sent, and in the best 
variety of colour, &c., that can be included in the 
number given, but in all instances the selection must 
be left to ourselves. 
CARRIAGE FREE. IMPORTANT NOTICE. 
To meet the requirements of many of our numerous 
customers, we send all these collections Carriage Free 
to any part of the British Isles at prices quoted, and 
we make no charge for packing. 
Stds. & Half-Stds. Dwarfs. 
12 in 12 of the most select vars. 
£1 
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10 
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12 in 12 good and popular vars. 
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25 in 25 of the most select vars. 
2 
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25 in 25 good and popular vars. 
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14 
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60 in 50 of the most select vars. 
3 
15 
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10 
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60 in 50 good and popular vars. 
3 
5 
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100 in 50 of the most select vars. 
7 
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100 in 50 good and popular vars. 
6 
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From Miss DALTON, Wigton. 
April 3rd. 
“The Fruit Trees I had from you iu the Autumn were hue 
plants, and are looking well.” 
From Mr. S. L. WALKER, Evesham. 
Feb. 16th. ’ 
“ I have received the Trees and Shrubs and have got them 
planted, and I am very fileosed with them.’’ 
From Mr. Ot. FULLER, Swanscombe. 
July 5th. 
“All the Plants and Rose Trees are doing well,” 
From The LADY SUPERIOR, 
Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Ballinasloe. 
July 16th. 
“ The Roses I had from you last year are most beautiful. 
I must get more later on.” 
From Mrs. BROCKLEHURST, Victoria, British Columbia. 
“I am glad to say the Fruit Trees lia\e thriven wonder- 
fully; not a single one has died.” 
From Mrs. THOMPSON, Fleet. 
Dec. 8th. 
“The Fruit Trees arrived safely yesterday in very good 
condition; they are very nice healthy-looking young trees.” 
From Mrs. THOMPSON, Grantham. 
April 28th. 
“I am very pleased with the Fruit Trees supplied to me.” 
From Mr. S. WADE, Northwich. 
“The Trees arrived all right and iu good condition, and I 
am much pleased with them in every respect,” 
xt oaxt Fl ' 0m Mrs * WALKER, Thornhill, N.B. 
Nov. 30th. 
.. .^e Strawberry Plants aud Fruit Trees gave much 
satisfaction.” 
_ ..x From Mr * E * BULL, Brighton. 
Dec. 4th. 
“The Fruit Trees have arrived safely, and we are much 
pleased with them.” 
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