NURSERY STOCK THAT DOESN’T GROW IS 
EXPENSIVE AT ANY PRICE 


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The rose at the right is good illustration of the strong, 
healthy, field grown stock that McKay Nursery Com- 
pany furnishes its customers. Compare it with the 
one on the left which is typical of the kind of stock 
handled by the average mail order house and depart- 
ment store. This comparison will convince you that 
the best is the cheapest. Nursery stock thatfdoesn’t 
grow is expensive at any price. It is evident McKay 
roses invariably bloom the first year. 
WINTERING ROSES 
In our severe climate, 
TEA, PERPETUAL and 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
should be carefully pro- 
tected for the winter. To 
do this, mound earth 
around the plant to a 
height of 6 or 8 inches, 
late in fall and before the 
ground freezes. After the 
ground has frozen (prob- 
ably in December), cover 
the entire Rose bed with 
hay or straw from 18 to 
24 inches deep. This will 
protect the ground from 
alternate thawing and freezing, and cut down evaporation 
of moisture from the Rose canes. In the spring the mulch 
and mound of earth are removed and the Roses pruned. * 
PLANTING DISTANCES FOR ROSES 
Hybrid Teas: 18 to 20 inches apart. 
Hybrid Perpetuals: 2 feet apart. 
Polyanthas: 12 to 18 inches apart. 
Rugosas: 3 to 4 feet apart. 
Native Roses, etc.: 3 to 4 feet apart. 

