HOW TO GROW ROSES 
Other Planting Information on Pages 7 and 31 
Mnle TWO MOST IMPORTANT factors in Weeding is a garden job that never 
rose growing are buying top grade plants, ends, but it can be greatly simplified by 
and proper planting. the use of a mulch. Peat moss, buckwheat 
hulls, compost, well-rotted manure or 
Roses prefer an open area, free of tree some appropriate shredded material, helps 
and shrub roots, where they get half a day to keep down weeds and to keep the soil 
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or more of sun, Preferably morning sun. in the rose bed damp and cool. Where no 
Keep roots moist and covered when mulch has been used, light cultivation of 
planting. the surface soil will probably be necessary 
to remove weeds and prevent caking. 
Most any well drained soil, not too Avoid deep cultivation which will damage 
acid or alkaline can be made into good small roots growing near the surface. 
rose soil. Prepare the holes for planting 
well in advance. Dig holes 2 feet deep _ Spraying or dusting to control fungus 
‘ and 18 inches across. Add to surface soil diseases and insects is another important 
10% peat, 10% rotted manure and 5% summer chore. Sprays or dusts should be 
Floribunda | rotted compost. Mix well. When planting 4PPlied at ten-day intervals during the 
oy re-dig holes, build a cone-shaped mound early morning or late afternoon. During 
in the center, spread roots over cone; bud Wet spells, the frequency should be in- eee 
union (bulge on understock where top is creased as blackspot and mildew increase Oe 
budded on the stock) slightly above level rapidly in these periods. Remember that | fertitizer in ring ground plont, 
of the ground. Fill in, firming with feet; the spray or dust must cover the underside | waterand refill ring. 
water horoughly. of the leaves as well as the top to gain 
the maximum effect. Summer chores in isa | 
Roses are heavy feeders. Fertilize from the rose garden are neither difficult nor “Poncvtsise 7 
mid-March to mid-September, using 1/2 time-consuming, but they require regular <j 
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cup of well-balanced fertilizer per plant. attention. \ | fi 
Dig a trench around plant, fill with water. January is the best month for pruning | iV 7 
When water settles place fertilizer in bush roses in California. As much as pos- 
trench, fill with water again and cover  <jble cut out the old wood and shorten 
Prune 
ff lo outside 
after water has settled. After first appli- back the new growth about 1 of last 
cation of commercial fertilizer a mulch year’s growth. Cut out twiggy growth and 
of well-rotted manure may be applied. cross branches. When cutting blooms leave 
: 3 or 4 leaves with the top one pointing 
Roses require plenty of water. Keep in the direction you wish the growth to go. 
beds moist at all times. Frequency de- 
pends on soil, from once or twice a week PRUNING CLIMBING ROSES. For the 
in sandy soil, to once in two weeks in first two years after planting do not prune 
heavy soil. Allow water to run slowly and climbing roses. From third year on cut 
soak deeply. back all new growth 13 right after the 
flowering period. Climbers which bloom 
A generous supply of water will produce once a year bloom on wood produced the 
sturdy and more vigorous plants and will previous year. Prune these right after 
increase the quantity and quality of flowering to allow a good growth for next 
blooms. year’s flowers. 
10 STEPS TO A BEAUTIFUL LAWN 
Roll to Pack 
Careful light 
Seed into 2 
Much has been written on the | 
watering 
subject of planting a lawn, but 
the process should not be diffi- 
cult if one follows a few general 
rules. 
In other cases the addition of 
gypsum at rate of 3-4 bags per 
1000 square feet, humus builder 
or peat moss will do the neces- 
sary job. In any event the pro- 
cedure after the ground is pre- 
pared is the same. We suggest 
these 10 steps to a beautiful 
lawn. 
The soil should be fairly rich 
and friable. Often in our area it 
is necessary to add topsoil. This 
is available and of a good quality. 
Apply light mulch of finely shredded Canadian Peat at the 
1, WF i h ted turn soil again 
ear e ces tiet weeds have sprou rate of 600 to 1,000 square feet per bale. Roll lightly. 
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and water. This cycle should be repeated until most of the } i aI 
3 ter t h th t 
weeds are gone. This generally requires about a month. 7 ee with fine spray. Don't allow water to wash the peat or 
Rake and level. 8. Keep moist at all times. Water with fine spray. 
Roll and level. i 9, Some grass will appear in from 5 to 7 days. Others may take 
Fertilize, using about four pounds commercial fertilizer per up to 3 weeks. 
100 square feet. Not manure. 10. Cutting should not be done until the grass is from 2 to 3 
5. Scratch surface lightly and sow seeds. Roll again thoroughly. inches high. 
We Offer the Finest LAWN SEED Our salesmen are fully qualified to suggest the type and 
mixture for your particular problem. See us when you plant a new lawn or wish to renovate an old one. Lawn rollers 
and mowers, seeders and fertilizer spreaders available. 
peru) 
are also items that every garden needs. We handle only the best in this line. 
Soil builders, such as peat moss, leaf mold and cow manure, ’ 
plant growth and appearance. See our complete selection at the nursery. 
Insecticides and Fertilizers are necessary items of good 
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