December 8, 1900. 
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1900. 
ints on Planting Roses* —The third 
edition of the pamphlet on the plant¬ 
ing of Roses published under the auspices 
of the National Rose Society appears just 
a little too late for the planting of Roses at 
the most appropriate period of the year, 
even on its own showing ; but as the plant¬ 
ing season for Roses really lasts from the 
beginning of November to the end of 
March, the would-be planter has yet some 
months during which he can carry out his 
intentions, with fair hope of success. The 
Rose planting season commences late com¬ 
pared with that of fruit trees for instance, 
but the explanation is, no doubt, that 
Roses continue growing vigorously to a 
much later period than fruit trees, and 
flowering as well, we might add. Neverthe¬ 
less, the intending planter is advised to 
make preparations in September by ascer¬ 
taining or determining what ground he nas 
available for Roses, what number and which 
varieties he should plant. Timely prepara¬ 
tions are usually very far from the amateur’s 
thought in many gardening matters, and in 
some cases it does not seem to occur to 
them to get seeds till it is high time to sow 
the same, nor to get plants until the warmth 
of advancing spring is urging them into 
fresh growth. To all such amateurs this 
pamphlet will prove a timely remem¬ 
brancer, and it is chiefly directed to their 
enlightment. The information vouch¬ 
safed is about as concise as it may well be, 
‘Hints on Planting Roses, by a Committee of 
the National Rcsa Society. Third Edition Revised. 
[Copyright.] igoo. 
while at the same time thoroughly reliable,’ 
so that little time need be spent, even by 
the busiest, in acquiring by heart all the 
principles and precepts involved. Planting, 
be it remembered, is considered to be the 
first and most important operation in the 
cultivation of Roses, which, if properly 
carried out, goes a long way towards ensur¬ 
ing the after success or future life of the 
plants. This of course involves the whole 
treatment necessary from the time the plants 
are received from the nurseryman, till they 
are finally planted in properly prepared 
soil. 
No theory is advanced as to the selection 
of a suitable soil ; while on the other hand 
it seems to be tacitly assumed that the 
would-be planter has no choice, but must 
perforce plant in the soil at his command. 
That is so in all small gardens at least, and 
the cultivator has to make the best of it. 
Even an amateur soon finds out that a 
sandy soil is unsuitable to the welfare of 
Roses ; but to be forewarned is to be fore¬ 
armed, and a few timely hints on the pre¬ 
paration of the existing soil,before planting 
is commenced, fruitless efforts entered upon 
and time wasted, make a golden opportunity 
that should not be missed by any novice or 
beginner. Even gardeners might be found 
napping by a change of locality from a 
garden on clay to another upon a sand 
formation, although the two places might 
not be a mile apart. Soil, if not everything, 
is the most important item in the success¬ 
ful cultivation of Roses. Light soils may 
be improved by the addition of heavier 
material, and heavy ones by the introduc¬ 
tion of material of an opposite mechanical 
nature. For all Roses, at least upon the so 
called Brier or Dog-rose, a heavy soil is 
more easily and permanently improved by 
artificial means than a sandy one. A moist 
soil, if not actually waterlogged, is also 
better than a dry one. In the case of Sweet 
Briers a dry soil ought to be more conducive 
to their welfare than a wet one, if the 
cultivator is to take a pattern from plants 
in a wild state, as they mostly grow upon 
chalk which is dry enough on all hands, but 
usually covered with a thin cap of clay. 
Gardening, however, is an empirical art and 
the cultivator can often improve upon 
nature in the production of flowers, while 
the production of seed is quite another 
matter. Manures may be turned to good 
account whether upon light or heavy soils, 
as is here tersely expressed. 
The treatment of Roses, when received 
from the nursery, is an important thing, and 
this cannot too forcibly be insisted upon, 
especially when delayed in transit as is 
often the case by unnecessary and irritating 
delay upon the railway. The drying up of 
the roots and the shrivelling of the stems 
are serious matters ; but the skill of the pro¬ 
fessional and the experienced rosarian can 
even overcome these difficulties. The plants 
should be unpacked at once and the roots 
sprinkled with water before heeling them 
into a trepch until they can be permanently 
planted. They should then be thoroughly 
soaked in the trench if at all dry previously. 
Furthermore, if the stems by any unfor¬ 
tunate delay should be shrivelled, it is not 
only expedient but even necessary to take 
out a wider and deeper trench so that the 
stems may be laid lengthwise in the bottom 
of it. The trench should then be filled 
with water or thoroughly and the soil 
thrown over the Roses so that they may be 
entirely buried for the space of three days 
or thereby. By this means they will re¬ 
cuperate and plump up wonderfully, after 
which they can safely be planted in their 
permanent positions, providing the soil and 
weather are favourable to the operation. 
Should they arrive during frost it is advised 
to retain the straw packing about the roots, 
