P. O. TATE NURSERY ROUTE 3, TYLER, TEXAS 


FERTILIZING: Apply in the spring about the time growth starts and 
repeat every 6 to 8 weeks as the growth requires. Late summery and 
fall applications are not advised. Well rotted cattle manure is still one 
of the best fertilizers for roses. Apply about 1 or 2 inches deep around 
each bush but not touching the crown or canes. Commercial fertilizers 
are satisfactory and may be easier to get and apply. Complete fertilizers 
such as 4:12:4, 5:10:5, or similar mixtures should be used at the rate 
of 1 or 2 pounds per 100 square feet of bed space (approximately 1 pound 
for 20 bushes each application). 
WINTER PROTECTION: Where freeze damage is anticipated, cover 
the crowns and canes by mounding with up to 8 or 10 inches of soil, but 
remove as soon as growth starts in spring. 
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS: 
1. Plant so the finished bed will be high if the soil is not well drained, 
or level with the surrounding area otherwise. 
2. Plant shallow enough so the soil is just at the base of the union (or 
crown) and does not touch the branches during the growing season. 
3. Use a fungicide (sulphur-copper rose dust is preferred) lightly on the 
leaves each week or within 24 hours after each rain during the spring 
weather unless within 24 hours after rains. Ten pounds of the dust 
or fall. Do not use the sulphur-copper dust fungicide during hot 
fungicide will take care of about 50 bushes for one season. 
4. An insecticide, lead arsenate dust or spray, is recommended for con- 
trol of chewing insects. DDT is best for some. Benzene hexachloride 
(BHC) is good against sucking insects such as aphids but has objec 
tionable odor. Nicotine sulphate, pyrethrum, and rotenone also are 
good insecticides. . : 
5. Avoid sprays containing oils which might injure foliage or canes. ~ 
6. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering, particularly if the black 
spot disease is present. 
7. Cut blooms only with short stems until the bushes are good size. Snap 
' off old blooms to help the plants as well as to improve the appear- 
ance. Uusally when cutting flowers it is best to leave 2 or 3 leaves 
of each flower stem on the bush, making each cut close as possible 
above a leaf joint (axil). Do not leave stubs after any cutting or 
pruning. 
8. Cultivate shallow or just enough to kill weeds. 
—By DR. E. W. LYLE, Plant Pathologist. 
NOTICE—Our roses are grown by the latest scientific 
methods and are government inspected. We guarantee them 
to reach you in good condition, so with reasonable care, we 
believe you will be rewarded with many beautiful flowers. 
22 Years of Rose Experience 

