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ROSES 
Roses 
N O flower holds a more deserving place in the hearts of 
garden lovers than the Rose, its fragrant blooms a source 
of joy in garden or on trellis, and furnishing a prodi¬ 
gality of flowers for cutting throughout the Summer months. 
The Hybrid Garden Roses are supplemented by the Bush Roses, 
which add the glory‘of profuse bloom to our shrubberies; these 
sorts are strong growing and require no greater care than other 
border shrubs. 
Hybrid Roses for the Rose Garden or Border. These 
sorts are the product of the highest horticultural skill, and pre¬ 
sent a rich range of beauty of color and form of flower. The 
varieties listed have been proven by careful selection as to hardi¬ 
ness, vigor, and beauty of flower to be among the most satis¬ 
factory for American rose gardens. 
Cultural Directions 
Preparation of Soil. Roses grow in any fertile soil, but 
are finest when planted in rich soil, liberally manured and 
well cultivated. Select an open, well-drained sunny spot for the 
rose garden or border; the ground should be thoroughly spaded 
to a depth of two feet or more and enriched by digging in well- 
rotted cow manure and bone meal. 
Planting. The bushes should be set slightly deeper than 
they were before transplanting so that the “crown” is well 
covered; spread out the roots and cover with fine soil; it is im¬ 
portant that the soil be thoroughly firmed about the roots. 
Water thoroughly after planting and in unusually dry weather. 
Pruning. Old branches and at least one-half the previous 
season’s wood should be pruned off each Spring. Climbing 
Roses, however, should merely have the old canes cut out and the 
tips of shoots nipped back. 
Winter Treatment. Apply a good dressing of rotted 
manure and protect with straw or evergreen boughs to protect 
the bushes from sudden freezing and thawing in the Winter 
and early Spring. 
