P. O. TATE NURSERY SINCE 1935 ROUTE 3, TYL ER 
are not advised. Well rotted cattle manure is still one of the best 
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 simi 
tures should be used at the rate of 1 or 2 pounds per 100 square fe 
space (approximately 1 pound for 20 bushes application.) go 
WINTER PROTECTION: Where freeze damage is anticipated, 
crowns and canes by mounding with up to 8 to 10 inches of soil 
-as soon as growth starts in spring. 
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS: Senay Rf 
{.- Plant’so the finished bed will be high if the soil is not well drained, o 
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 and 
fall. Do not use the sulphur-copper dust fungicide during hot weather 
unless within 24 hours after rains. Ten pounds of the dust fungicide will 
take care of about 50 bushes for one season. 
4. An insecticide, lead, arsenate dust or spray, is recommended for control of 
chewing insects. DDT is best for some. Benzene hexachloride (BHIC) i 
good against sucking insects such as aphids but has objectignable 
Nicotine sulphate, pyrethrum, and rotenone also are good ins¢cti ides. 
Avoid sprays containing oils which might injure foliage or ca 
Avoid wetting the foliage when watering, particularly if th 
disease is present. Lay hose on ground and soak. \ 
7.*° Cut blooms only with short stems until the bushes are good size. 
old blooms to help the plants as well as improve the appearances 
when cutting flowers it is best to leave 2 or 3 leaves of each flo 
on the bush, making each cut close as possible above a leaf 
Do not leave stubs after any cutting or pruning. 
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8. Cultivate shallow or just enough to kill weeds and grass. _ 
—By DR. E. W. LYLE, Plant Pathologist. 
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NOTICE—Our roses are grown by the latest scientific“ 
and are government inspected. We guarantee them to reach 6 
good condition, so with reasonable care, we believe yo | will be rea 
warded with many beautiful flowers. Ve 7 
29 YEARS OF ROSE EXPERIENCE 
__Member of Texas Rose Research Foundation. 
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