Planting and Cultural Directions 
For best performance and longest life roses require 
the best available soil, plenty of water, sunshine, and reg¬ 
ular feeding. Bare root plants should be put in the 
ground as soon as possible after purchase. It is very 
important that the roots are not allowed to dry nor the 
plants exposed to wind or sun before planting. 
If not already done, prune the stems back to a foot in 
length. When trimming side branches, cut directly above 
the second or third bud on that branch with a sharp pair 
of shears. Cut away all dead wood and soft and spindly 
stems. Pruning concentrates the available energy of a 
plant in a fewer buds resulting in sturdier stems, better 
flowers, and a better balanced bush; conversely, results 
of not pruning ore short, weak stems, smaller flowers, and 
a top-heavy bush. 
The soil should be prepared for a depth of at least two 
feet, and manure, ground compost, or moist granulated 
peat moss worked into the soil to provide the necessary 
humus, and to keep the ground loose and able to hold 
the moisture more effectively. Prepare a hole large en¬ 
ough to admit the roots without crowding them in any 
way. It is permissible to cut long roots to a foot in 
length, but no shorter. As a rule the plants should be 
two feet apart, more or less, depending on the size and 
vigor of the bushes. 
The bud union should be at ground level. Deep plant¬ 
ing will deter growth. Tamp the ground firmly after 
planting so that the roots will make firm contact with the 
soil and no air pockets remain. Water the ground deep¬ 
ly and cultivate to provide aeration when sufficiently dry. 
In regard to fertilizers, a good balanced commercial 
mixture is recommended. Use commercial fertilizers spar¬ 
ingly, and never directly to the roots. Small applications 
worked into the top of the ground at recommended in¬ 
tervals will give best results and will ovoid the danger 
of overfeeding and consequent burning of the plants. 
Roses require plenty of sunshine. Do not plant in a 
too shady location. 
Watering should be done as frequently as climatic con¬ 
ditions require. Overwatering is just as harmful as in¬ 
sufficient water. Do not keep the ground soggy. Keep 
the soil loose and pliable and do not irrigate until the 
moisture content of the soil is sufficiently low. 
In regard to rose diseases and insects, do not wait 
until your plants are attacked. Prevention is by far the 
better method of control. Regular weekly dusting through¬ 
out the growing season with bordeaux mixture, Massey 
dust, or other similar insecticides will effectively prevent 
most leaf diseases and chewing insects. 
Consult your nurseryman on your rose problems. He 
knows roses and will be able to give you helpful sug¬ 
gestions. 
Patented Roses 
SUN GLOW. This is the celebrated orange-scarlet Talis¬ 
man of which it is a sport. A strikingly different or¬ 
ange-scarlet with lemon chrome at the base of the buds 
which are long and pointed and perfectly formed. The 
plant is vigorous and upright, producing abundant 
blooms on sturdy stems. Many enthusiasts claim it to 
be for superior to Talisman. 
REVELATION. A bright rose pink; inside of petal is a 
deep rose with heavy broad foliage. A distinctive pink 
shade. 
