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“THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS. ” 
ROSES. 
Jj||!£Hh Rose is the “Queen of Flowers.” No garden, however 
small, is complete without Roses. There are no flowers grown 
that are more universally admired than the Rose, and their cultiva- 
tion is yearly extending, as it becomes more generally known that 
they are so easily grown, and that they can he procured at so 
trifling an expense. All that is necessary is to plant them in a bed 
of deep, fresh, loamy soil, well enriched with thoroughly rotted 
manure, and they are as certain to do well as a bed of Geraniums. 
PREPARATION OF THE GROUND. 
Roses will grow in any fertile ground, but are much improved in 
bloom, fragrance and beauty by rich soil, liberal manuring, and 
good cultivation. The ground should be subsoilod and well spaded 
to the depth of a loot or more, and enriched by digging in a good 
coat of cow manure or any fertilizing material that may be con- 
venient. Renew old beds by decayed sods taken from old pasture 
land. 
PLANTING. 
When the ground is thoroughly prepared, fine and in nice condi- 
tion, put in the plant slightly deeper than it was before, spread the 
roots out evenly in their natural position, and cover them with fine 
earth, taking care to draw it closely .around the stem, and pack 
firmly down with the hand. It is very important that the earth 
he tightly firmed down on the roots. Budded Roses should he 
planted three inches below the bud. Always choose the most favor- 
able time for planting in your own locality. Roses can be planted 
as soon as convenient after the frost is over. Always select an open, 
sunny place, exposed to full light and air. Roses appear to the 
best advantage when planted in beds or masses. 
WATERING. 
If the ground is dry when planted, water thoroughly after plant- 
ing, so as to soak the earth down below the roots, and, if hot or 
windy, it may he well to shade for a few days. After this not much 
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