Winter Planting Guide 
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BETTER GARDENS 
Hints on Planting and Care of Dormant Roses, 
Berries, Fruit Trees, Etc., Prepared by 
Neil Campbell 
ROSES 
Do well in any average soil, in an open, sunny 
location. Dig holes at least 1 foot across and 15 
inches deep so that the roots may be spread out 
naturally. Cultivating manure and some other 
form of humus (peat moss, leaf mold, bean straw, 
or compost) into the bottom of the hole is advis- 
able. Prune bushes back to the three heaviest 
canes, leaving these about 8 inches long, and cut- 
ting just above eyes. Plant at same depth as soil 
mark on trunk, tamping soil about roots. Make a 
surface basin and soak thoroughly. Roses want 
plenty of water but little or no cultivation. For 
dividends in stem and bloom apply a handful of 
Gro-Rite per bush each month until Nov. Ist, and 
mulch heavily with manure after pruning-back 
each January. 
STRAWBERRIES 
Plant 1 foot apart in rows about 2 feet apart. 
Firm soil about roots well, but avoid burying 
