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The Coe, Converse and 
HOW TO PLANT ROSES 
The secret of success in planting roses is First, to 
cut back the tops severely; Second, to water the plants 
thoroughly; Third, to cover the newly set plants with 
a mound of soil. 
Do not expose their roots to sun or wind, to dry out. 
Prune all the canes so that not more than four buds 
remain on a cane. This is very important. 
Put in the plant and half fill the hole with top¬ 
soil. Do not use manure. Tramp the soil down hard 
and pour in four gallons of water. 
Next draw a mound of soil up over the bush, fully 
6 to 10 inches high, thus burying the bush completely 
and protecting the canes from drying out before 
growth begins. 
Allow mound of soil to remain until the new growth 
has pushed through it fully six inches, then hoe the 
mound down gradually. 
When planting roses in the fall, mulch the mounds 
with straw or strawy manure after the first hard 
freeze. 
