YOUR MINIATURE ROSE QUESTIONS 
ANSWERED 
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PLANTING~—Set plants slightly deeper than they grew in the pots, water 
weil after planting. If the air is dry or windy, soil may be hilled up around 
plants for a week or ten days or until growth starts. 
LOCATION~— Miniature roses like sunlight. East. West or South side of 
house is fine. Plant in beds, borders, patio planters and window boxes. 
SPACING — For low hedges or borders, plant about 12 inches apart. 
SOIL—Any good garden soil. Add fertilizer or humus if needed. 
WATER-—Irrigate often enough to keep soil moist. 
FERTILIZER— Vigoro, Castor Bean Meal, Fish or Liquid Fertilizer. Do 
not use too much at any one time. Apply evenly every 4 to 6 weeks dur- 
ing the growing season. A dressing of well rotted manure may be applied 
in winter. 
PRUNING—Trim back to 1% size each spring before growth starts. May 
be sheared like boxwood at any time. 
SPRAYING — Miniature roses are remarkably free from pests. Use the 
the same dusts or sprays as for regular roses when the need arises. 
WINTER PROTECTION—In areas having severe winters, protect as for 
large roses by covering with soil or other material. 
GROWING IN POTS—Use pot of sufficient size to provide growing 
room. Soil should be good loam to which may be added (about Y% part by 
volume) leaf mold, well rotted cow manure or shredded sphagnum moss. 
Keep well watered. 
If, because of delay in transportation, your Miniature Roses look dry 
upon arrival soak them (tops and all) in water for several hours before 
planting. Yellowing or loss of leaves during transportation is caused 
by lack of light and will not harm the plants. New growth will soon 
make them good as new. 
