SIMPLE RULES FOR SUCCESS WITH ROSES 
PLANTING ROSES. While 
you are planting, keep the 
rose bushes in a bucket of 
water and take them out 
only when ready to put in 
the soil. Dig the hole large 
enough to accommodate 
the roots without cramp- 
ing them. Mound up soil 
slightly in the center of the 
hole and set roots slanting 
downward and outward. 
Fill in with soil two-thirds 
of the way and soak with 
a slow stream of water. 
After settling, add more 
soil and more water.When 
planted, the bud union 
should be just above the 
settled surface of the soil. 
Any growth starting from 
below the bud should be 
promptly removed to the 
root. 
WATERING. When rainfall is not suffi- 
cient to keep the soil moist, roses should 
be given a good soaking about once a 
week. Best method is by means of a 
trench around plants allowing the water 
to run slowly and sink deeply into the 
soil. Adobe soil should be treated with 
a mulch of peat or decayed vegetable 
matter to conserve moisture. 
FERTILIZING. Use a mulch of well-rotted 
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cow manure in the dormant season and 
a complete commercial fertilizer in the 
growing season. Apply a good trowelful 
of commercial fertilizer about once a 
month in the irrigation trench and soak 
in with water. 
PRUNING. At the end of the first grow- 
ing season each main branch will have 
one or two new branches. These should 
be shortened to about 6 inches. Remove 
any weak growth and branches that 
crowd or grow into center of plant. 
Prune in January or February. 
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HOW TO GROW CITRUS TREES 
PLANTING. All citrus varieties are evergreen and come with a ball of 
soil around the roots. Dig a deep, spacious hole at least twice the size 
of the ball. Set the tree in the hole so that the bud union is about two 
inches above ground level. Fill in with good topsoil about half way. 
Cut the top string supporting the burlap and fold back. Fill in with more 
topsoil and irrigate to compact soil around roots. 
WARNING. Do not use any fertilizer or manure when planting. If ball 
is dried and hard when received, plunge into a bucket of water for a 
minute before setting the ball into the hole. 
FERTILIZER. Use a well-balanced commercial fertilizer two months after 
planting and each spring thereafter. Mulch with well-rotted manure in 
the irrigation basin summer, fall and winter. 
WATER. Citrus trees require regular irrigation in the dry season. Irrigate 
in a large basin at least once each month in heavy soils and every two 
weeks in light, sandy soils. Warning: If your citrus tree is a lawn speci- 
men, keep the sod from growing near the base of the trunk. Your sprink- 
ling system will not provide enough water for your tree; irrigate regularly 
as recommended above. 
PEST CONTROL. Spray for aphis on the new foliage in spring and for 
scale at monthly intervals from spring to winter. A combination spray 
for aphis and scale is recommended. Keep ants out of your trees. 
These seeds are of the highest quality obtainable. Due 
to fluctuating prices, this list is subject to change 
without notice. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. The fundamental grass for 
most good lawns. 1 lb. $2.50. Sow 1 lb. for each 206 
sq. ft. 
CHEWING’S FESCUE. Produces a dense turf and 
makes a good grass for shade. 1 lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. $6.25. 
Sow | lb. to 350 sq. ft. 
ASTORIA BENT. Makes a dense upright turf from 
spreading underground stems. 1 lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25. 
Sow 1 lb. to 350 sq. ft. 
MERION BLUE GRASS. A recent Blue Grass develop- 
ment that withstands drought and displays nicely 
throughout the hot summer months. Rapid spreader. 
Disease resistant. 1 lb. $6.00. Sow 1 lb. to 500 sq. ft. 
SEASIDE BENT. A true creeping bent that roots at 
each underground stem joint. 1 lb. $2.50, 5 Ibs. $11.25. 
Sow |] lb. to 350 sa. ft 
DUTCH WHITE CLOVER. A good sturdy grass for 
difficult places. 1 lb. $2.50, 5 Ibs. $11.25. Sow 1 Ib. to 
300 sq. ft. 
EXPOSITION PARK MIXTURE: Forms a fine, smooth, 
closely matted turf. 1 lb. $1.50, 5 Ibs. $6.25. 
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SIX GOOD RULES FOR 
PEST CONTROL 
. Identify the insect or disease attacking the 
plant. Your county agricultural commissioner 
or farm adviser can help you. 
. Select the remedy to be used. 
. Use the manufacturer’s instructions shown 
on the container. 
. Follow up! One treatment will not suffice in 
most cases. 
. Don't let the bug or disease “get ahead” of 
you. Take immediate action and follow up 
until exterminated. 
. Spray or dust thoroughly. Be sure that all 
portions of the plant subject to injury are con- 
tacted. 
SIMPLIFIED MULTI-PURPOSE 
PEST CONTROL 
You can control the vast majority of pests merely by 
dusting or spraying every 7 to 10 days. If you prefer 
to dust, use either BOTANO De Luxe or ORTHO Rose 
Dust. If you prefer to spray, use ISOTOX Garden 
Spray and ORTHORIX Spray. 
GOLDEN GATE PARK LAWN MIXTURE. A balanced 
mixture to produce a quick durable turf. 1 lb. 85c, 
5 lbs. $3.75. Sow 1 lb. to 150-200 sq. ft. 
PROFESSIONAL LAWN MIXTURE. For those who 
want only the best in lawns. 1 lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75. 
LAWN HELPS 
GYPSUM. Conditions heavy clay or adobe soils. Ap- 
ply 5 lbs. to each 10 sq. ft. of spaded soil and soak 
in. 100-lb. bags $1.50 each. 
PEAT MOSS. Best Canadian grade. Use for mulch 
after seeding. One-quarter inch application requires 
about two bales per 1,000 sq. ft. Price $5.50 per bale. 
