
dormant, cut the vine down to within 3 or 4 buds of the ground, and again train 
up one shoot in the same manner. When this shoot reaches the height of the top 
wire of your permanent two wire trellis, pinch off the terminal bud, which will z 
cause lateral branches to be produced that are to form the arms of the mature | 
vine. 
ROSES 
Roses do best in rich well drained soils. Plant the bushes so that all graft somnts. 
are at least 3 inches below ground level. If the winters are severe protect Hybrid 
Tea roses by hilling up the earth about the stems in autumn. Afiter the ground z. 
is frozen, cover ‘the entire mound with leaves, cornstalks, or evergreen boughs to — 
protect against alternate freezing and thawing. To prevent diseases, roses may be © 
covered every two weeks with a dust made of 9 parts dusting sulphur and one 
part arsenate of lead. Aphis, or green plant lice may be destroyed by spraying 
with a Black Leaf 40 solution. : : 
BULBS, ROOTS, AND PERENNIALS 
Prepare the ground by deep spading, 12 to 18 inches, and work it into well ae 
verized condition. Manure rotted down to humus can be worked into the soil. Make — 
sure that the bulbs rest directly on the soil and that there is no air pocket beneath. 
Gladiolus should be planted. after danger of frost is past. Large glad bulbs will © 
bloom sooner and should be set deeper, from about 7 inches to bulbs measuring 2 — 
inches across, down to 2 inches deep, for small bulblets. After third leaf appears — 
give glads plenty of water until afiter blooming time. Thrips can be controlled by — 
spraying once a week with a solution of Tarter Emetic and brown sugar from 
time third leaf appears until blooming. 6 weeks after blooming bulbs may be ; 
taken up, tops cut off, and stored in cool place, as near to freezing as possible un- 
til spring. Do not allow bulbs to freeze. 
ASPARAGUS AND RHUBARB 
Plant Rhubarb three feet apart in good rich soil setting the buds one. inehenee 
low ground level. Heavy applications of stable manure are of benefit to rhubarb. 
/Asparagus can be planted in beds with about 1 foot between plants—plant about 6 
inches. deep, gradually filling in as plants grow. Work in plenty of manure in bed or 
top dress. Do not cut first year. 
REMEMBER 
Plant all stock, if possible, immediately upon its arrival. If this is impossible, 
place bundles or boxes in a cool, but frostproof cellar. Should planting be delayed 
more than a day or two, unpack stock and heel in a protected, well drained loca- 
tion. If plants are received in freezing weather, put bundles unopened in gq cool but. : 
frostroof cellar and gradually thaw out. Never expose roots to sun or wind when 
CEES 
NOTE — ALL COMPLAINTS. OF ANY NATURE MUST BE CALLED TO OUR 
ATTENTION WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF STOCK TO BE PROPER- 
LY HONORED. 
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