HAND BOOK FOR THE GARDEN 35 

How to Grow Roses 
Good roses may be grown in almost any garden soil and location, 
but they will give best results under careful treatment. Select an 
open, sunny place, sheltered from the cold, north winds and in soil 
that is clear of all roots of trees and shrubs. Dig up the bed to a 
depth of at least one foot, more would be better, and thoroughly mix 
not less than two inches of well rotted stable manure. It is best to 
prepare the beds some time in advance of planting to allow for set- 
tling. The best time to plant is just after the frost is out of the ground 
and when it is in condition for proper preparation. Make a hole slight- 
ly larger than the roots and firm the soil well around the plant. Never 
set the plants out when the ground is wet and soggy, but wait until 
it is fairly dry. After planting give a thorough watering, and during 
the Summer cultivate the surface of the bed every few days. In the 
Fall, just before frost, it is well to cut back to about three feet all 
the canes of the strong growing sorts. The principal pruning should 
be done in the Spring, thinning out branches when they become too 
thick and cutting out all the dead wood. Climbing Roses require no 
ae except to cut out all dead wood and the shortening of lateral 
ranches, 
In this locality Roses require protection during the Winter. This 
can be done by carefully bending the canes to the earth and covering 
with a sod, and over this vlace leaves, straw or other protection. The 
covering should not be removed in the Spring until danger from heavy 
frost is over, but before growth has commenced. Success in the 
growth of Roses depends largely on the care given the plants after 
setting out. The soil should be frequently cultivated so as to keep it 
mellow “nd free from weeds. Care should be exercised, however, not 
to stir the soil too deeply and injure the young roots. It is well also, 
to remove all flowers in their prime. 
Green Fly (Aphis). Colonies of these attack the young growth 
and suck the juice of the plant. Spray with tobacco solution or dust 
with tobacco powder after wetting the plants. Nico-Fume Liquid is 
especially effective. 
Rose Slug. A light green worm that eats the leaves. Apply 
fish-oil soap. 1 lb. dissolved in 8 gallons of water. Paris Green, 1 oz. 
to 10 gallons of water or arsenate of lead. 
Mildew. This grayish-white film on the affected leaves can 
be controlled by spraying with Bordeaux Mixture, 1 pint in 6 to 8 
gallons or water. 
How to Care for Shrubs 
Before planting, the soil should be thoroughly prepared by spading 
with the addition of liberal quantities of manure or bone meal. The 
only attention needed thereafter is an occasional cultivation, to keep 
down weeds, and a little top dressing of manure or bone meal in the 
late Fall to keep up the fertility. Care should be taken not to over- 
crowd but allow sufficient room for future growth. Shrubs of all 
kinds are best planted in the Spring as soon as the frost is out and 
