For newly planted bare root roses, fertilize from ten 
to twenty days after time of planting. To hold the 
moisture and preserve the plant'food, use Bandini Steer 
Manure, Stockyard Manure, or Peat Moss as a mulch. 
Pruning Roses 
P RUNING A ROSE is not a great task and most 
people should be able to do a fairly neat job of it 
once they understand why Roses should be pruned. 
All heavy pruning of the Rose should be done in the 
dormant season, which is from December 15 to February 1. 
Although all dead branches, affected by disease or other 
causes, should be removed as soon as noticed, any branches 
may be cut or removed at any time desirable in order to 
keep the bush in proper trim. Never allow the Rose 
to accumulate an excess of top'growth for lack of proper 
pruning, as this will result in a poor quality of Roses. 
The principal reason for pruning is to remove the 
older branches from the bush in order to allow new 
growth as the blossoms always appear on young, tender 
growth and not on the older hard wood. 
Should there be any doubt in your mind as to your 
ability in properly pruning your roses, you should get in 
touch with your nurseryman as he will be glad to inform 
you how to prune properly or have it done for you. 
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