Climatic conditions favoring us, we start the shipping season the 
middle of December and continue through the month of Mareh. As 
orders are filled in rotation, it is advisable to place your order as early . 
as convenient. If ordering after January first, we appreciate a sub- 
stitute list. We shall gladly reserve your order after February first, 
if paid in advance. 
We guarantee every plant to be true to name and to reach you in 
good condition. Should the plants appear dry when received, bury 
them in earth or wet peat moss for three or four days, soaking them 
thoroughly. 
PLANTING and CULTURAL HINTS 
Open package as soon as received. If the roots are moist, the plants may be 
planted at once. If, however, they appear dry, soak in water over night, and bury 
the entire bundle in a trench. Cover with earth and soak thoroughly. In three 
or four days the bushes will be ready to plant. 
Cut off all bruised or broken roots with a sharp knife. 
Select a location free of tree or shrub roots, and exposed to at least half a 
day sun. 
Dig a hole 18” to 24” in depth and width. If soil does not have good drainage, 
a gravel drain should be provided. 
It is always well to prepare soil well in advance of planting time. A mixture 
of 10% peat, 10% rotted manure and 10% rotted compost with 70% top soil pro- 
duces excellent results. 
Fill the hole half full of the mixture and firm well. Make a cone-shaped mound 
in center of hole. Place crown of roots on cone, spreading roots. Fill in above 
roots with soil and fill basin twice with water. After water has settled, re- 
mainder of soil may be filled in, making sure the bud union is level or slightly 
above the level of the ground. Mound soil four inches above union to prevent 
drying out and leave until growth starts when soil should be removed to just 
under bud union. 
All plants are pruned moderately. After planting, canes should be pruned 
from six to eight inches long, with the top bud pointing outward. Keep plants 
well watered all during the growing period. 
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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