IMPORTANT CULTURAL 
...HINTS 
When the Rose plants have been selected, the next step 
in the growing of successful Roses is the study of the prop¬ 
er methods of culture. Any Rose lover knows that through 
the attention to certain principles of cultivation better re¬ 
sults can be obtained. Simple directions accompany every 
Wyant Rose, but the suggestions given below are intended 
to offer additional help to Rose lovers of this vicinity. 
SELECTION OF LOCATION 
In selecting the location for your Rose bed, it is not 
important whether your Roses are to get morning or after¬ 
noon sunlight, but that they do get about a half a day of 
sun. Part shade is preferable to a full day of sunlight. 
TREE ROOTS 
Select a location where tree roots cannot interfere with 
your Rose roots. It is surprising how quickly tree roots 
will find a Rose bed and fill it, consuming food and moist¬ 
ure intended for the Roses. If necessary, dig a trench 
around your Rose bed, as deep as the tree roots extend, 
thereby cutting off all that might attempt to enter the 
Rose bed. This trench may be filled in again immediately, 
and should be dug around the Rose bed every year if 
the tree roots prove bothersome. 
TREATMENT OF ROSE BUSHES ON RECEIPT 
Plant Rose bushes as soon as possible after they are 
received. The roots are packed in damp moss in shipment, 
but this cannot keep them indefinitely. If the weather 
does not permit planting when the bushes are received, 
take the bundles out of the paper and bury them, cover¬ 
ing both tops and roots with soil. Do not drown the roses 
in water nor allow the packages to lie around and dry out 
if you expect good results. 
PLANTING 
If you want successful Roses, plant the bushes close 
together so that the foliage will keep the ground shaded 
and cool. Twelve to 15 inches is the rule for the Hybrid 
Teas, the taller varieties being placed for the best effect. 
Colors in Roses seldom clash, although you will enjoy find¬ 
ing your favorite combinations. 
Spade the soil down 15 to 18 inches, add plenty of 
