NS Ze. 
The American Rose Society invites you to become a member if you are inter- 
ested in rose growing. The Rose Annual and Quarterly magazines are filled with 
interest and information. We are members and shall be glad to send you an 
application blank. Or write American Rose Society, Box 687, Harrisburg, Pa. 
PS ANS 
PLANTING and CULTURAL HINTS 
Much of the success you are going to have with your roses depends on the 
proper preparation of soil and planting. Amazing results have been obtained from 
planting in the following mixture: 10% peet, 10% manure, 10% alfalfa meal, and 
70% surface soil. The soil should be dug to a depth of two feet, making holes 
2 ft. deep and 2 ft. in diameter for planting the roses. This preparation should 
be done well in advance of planting time. Should alfalfa meal not be available, 
ground bean straw or other humus may be used. 
At planting time make a cone shaped mound in the center of the hole and place 
the crown of the roots on the apex of the mound. Spread roots to cover as much 
surface as possible. Fill just above the roots with prepared mixture and tramp 
down firmly. Fill hole with water two or three times so as to close up any air 
pockets that there might be. After the water has settled, the hole may be filled 
up level. Be sure to have bud union level with the surface or slightly above the 
ground. Plants have been moderately pruned ready for planting. 
Roses prefer a soil slightly acid, but will tolerate a slightly alkaline soil. They 
seem to do well in both light and heavy soil, but must, however, have good 
drainage. 
Roses are usually hungry and thirsty. One of our most common mistakes is 
not giving them sufficient water. Keep the ground moist. Water thoroughly 
each time. Frequency of watering depends on your soil, usually from one- to 
three-week intervals. Water in morning only. 
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