GERMAIN’S 
PLANTS 
ROSES—Continued 
Climbing Roses 
Climbing Bridesmaid. A climbing Rose of the 
same rich pink-colored flowers as the bush 
variety of same name. 35 cts. each. 
Climbing Cecil Dr miner. Similar to the well- 
known bush rose'of the same name. 35 cts. 
each. 
< limbing Knixerin (Mrs. Robert Peary). It Is 
a hardy, ever-blooming climbing, pure white 
Rose, and will bloom continuously from the 
first season. The flowers are large, very 
double and exquisitely fragrant. It certainly 
has no superior. 35 cts. each. 
Climbing Mine. Text out. A fine new variety, 
bright, clear pink. 35 cts. each. 
Climbing I'tipa Gontier. This is a new variety 
with the fine form and color of the favorite 
bush Rose of same name: a vigorous grower. 
35 cts. each. 
Climbing l*erli» ilex Jnrdinx. A canary-yellow 
Rose of excellent qualities. 35 cts. each. 
Climbing Wootton. This Rose is similar in color 
and form to Souvenir de Wootton and, in ad¬ 
dition thereto, is an unexcelled climber. 25 
cts. each. 
Cloth of Gold (Cliromntella). A large, deep yel¬ 
low Rose, very full and a free bloomer; hardy. 
25 cts. each. 
Crinixon Rambler. Rich, crimson Roses in mag¬ 
nificent clusters, every cluster a bouquet. 
Hardy, rapid grower. 25 cts. each. 
Dorothy I’crkins. A splendid Rose with the 
habit of the Crimson Rambler. Its color is a 
beautiful shell-pink and the sweet-scented 
flowers are borne in clusters of from 30 to 50 
blooms each. 35 cts. each. 
Gold of Oplilr (Beauty of Glazenwood). A beau¬ 
tiful Rose; yellow suffused coppery red. Very 
full and a free bloomer. 25 cts. each. 
Lam a rq ue. A pure white, continuous bloomer. 
This is a universal favorite. 25 cts. each. 
Marechal Niel. A rich, deep golden yellow, of 
the most delicious fragrance. One of the fin 
est and most popular of all climbing Roses. 
35 cts. each. 
Philadelphia Rambler. Quite an improvement 
on the “Crimson Rambler,’’ the flowers being 
much deeper and a more intense crimson. 35 
cts. each. 
Reve D’Or. Yellowish buff in color, a very free 
bloomer with handsome buds. 25 cts. each. 
Win. A. Richardson. Orange yellow; very dis¬ 
tinct. 25 cts. each. 
Rcine Marie lleuriette. A strong grower, pro 
ducing large, handsome buds and flowers of 
a cherry-red; a free bloomer and very fra¬ 
grant. 25 cts. each. 
Single Cherokee. A pure white, showy Rose, 
but not fragrant. It is extensively used for 
hedges. 25 cts. each. 
White Danksia. Flowers small, white, in clus¬ 
ters on thornless stems. 25 cts. each. 
Yellow Danksia. Small, yellow flowers on thorn 
less stems. 25 cts. each. 
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^ /-aw HE soil best suited for the successful growing of Roses is a good, deep, well- 
((If drained loam enriched with thoroughly decomposed cow and stable manure, 
Vc I y as Roses are gross feeders. If the soil is a heavy clay some sand and leaf 
mold should be added and worked in well to a depth of 18 inches. An 
open situation but protected from strong winds is much to be preferred to shade, 
or too close planting near large trees, too much shade being one of the causes of 
mildew. The best time for planting is during the late winter and spring, although 
in Southern California the time may be extended either way. In planting lay the 
roots out carefully, not overlapping each other, taking care not to plant too deeply; 
tread the soil firmly around them, bringing it to a level with the surrounding- 
ground. The plants we send out are always cut back sufficiently for the replanting. 
As soon as planted they should be given a thorough watering, which brings the 
soil in contact with all the roots and helps them to take hold and this watering- 
may be done weekly until they are established. The future watering can be done 
every week or 2 weeks as occasion requires, but a thorough soaking, periodically, is 
much better than a little surface watering done frequently, which only tends to 
bake the soil. With a hoe, basin out a little earth around the bush and let the 
water run from bush to bush until well soaked, and as soon as the ground is dry 
enough to do so. break it up or rake over to prevent evaporation. Don’t sprinkle 
overhead during the heat of the day. as the sudden change of temperature of the 
plant will be very apt to cause mildew. Occasional application of liquid manure 
will be of great benefit, and the digging in of some bone meal will be found of 
great use. Pruning is an important feature in Rose growing and should be done 
every season. It is best done during December and January, cutting away all 
weak or dead wood, leaving the strong, well matured branches with 5 or 6 eyes. 
The weaker growing kinds need more pruning, the strong rampant grows less. 
Climbing Roses do not need pruning, merely o shortening of the shoots and thinning 
out. 
For Mildew, dust with Flour Sulnhur, in the early morning while the plants are 
damp is best, as the sulphur will adhere better to the leaves. A spraying of Bor¬ 
deaux Mixture is also recommended. Caternillars or worms must be picked off by 
hand and destroyed. The Aphis or Green Fly is best got rid' of by spraying with 
Whale Oil Soap, Tobacco Water or Sulphur Tobacco Soap. 
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