CLOVERSET FLOWER FARM. KANSAS CITY 
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View in Lower Garden at Cloverset 
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and Planted too Deep 
After the bed has been worked fine, each 
bush should be located and a hole dug large 
enough to accommodate the roots and deep 
enough that the crown, or bud, be one inch 
below the soil surface. After all the plants 
have been set, the bed is carefully and thor¬ 
oughly watered. 
Watering is most important and the failure 
to do so properly is responsible for many fail¬ 
ures with Roses. Remember the roots are 
twelve to eighteen inches below the soil sur¬ 
face, and it takes lots of water to soak the 
ground to that depth. 
We have found that in planting dormant 
Roses, a protective covering over the canes 
for ten days to two weeks is very beneficial. 
The drying action of the sun and wind is thus 
prevented until root action starts, when the 
covering is removed and full exposure to light 
and air is given. Burlap sacks, split, or can¬ 
vas are good for this purpose or the soil may 
be hilled up around them. 
You are invited to visit our Rose Gardens 
any time during the growing season. We 
are lighted at night. 
