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ALBANY NURSERIES 
ROSES 
jn OSES are the most beautiful of flowers, and are among the easiest to raise to perfection. Even 
>£*from earliest history it has been the favorite of all cultivated plants and still holds its undisputed 
sway as Queen of Flowers. We have given great care and attention to their culture, and are con- 
stantly adding new varieties, after thoroughly testing them, and dropping old ones that for any 
reason do not give satisfaction, our idea being to keep down the list of varrieties to the fewest number 
possible, and still have those that will do well in every section. Not all varieties listed will do well 
in every district, as we cover every part of the country West of the Rocky Mountains and many 
parts east of these Mountains each year in our business. We try to keep up to date, but before 
placing them on the market, we always test them, as many varieties are not worthy of general dis- 
tribution. For this reason if you do not find in our list what is wanted write us direct as we may 
have it in our experimental grounds in small numbers. 
PLANTING— Roses thrive best when they have plenty of warmth and free air circulation. For 
this reason give them a sunny situation, and if possible well removed from buildings. It is inad- 
visable to plant them in even partial shade as this induces mildew in dull spring weather. However, 
they will endure severe exposure, and one need not hesitate to plant even if the situation is less 
favorable. Almost any good garden soil is suitable, but one with a good loamy subsoil is the best. 
Spade the ground to a depth of eighteen inches, at least, and pulverize well, mixing in plenty of 
well rotted manure. Spread the roots out carefully and place fine soil among and over them, tread- 
ing it around them firmly; do not allow the mauure to come into contact with the roots, fill in balance 
of the dirt, leaving the top soil loose and fine so as to form a dust mulch. 
MANURE— Roses require plenty of manure and good cultivation. Cow manure is the. best fer- 
tilizer for Roses and after they are established they are great feeders. One of the best plans is to 
drench the roots occasionly with liquid manure and in the fall when the ground is dry apply a heavy 
surface dressing of manure, which should remain during the winter and be spaded under in the 
spring. In dry climates spade under in winter. 
