. LL DINGEE ROSES are propagated under such favorable conditions that our shibboleth, "Dingee Roses Go and Grow Everywhere," is literally true; but common sense tells us that certain kinds of Roses thrive better in some localities than in others. We are often asked our opinion upon this one point, and in order to give our friends a guide for them to follow we have tried to indicate as nearly as possible, in connection with the different classes of Roses, the section of the country in which each will thrive to its full perfection with the least amount of protection. But it must not be
. LL DINGEE ROSES are propagated under such favorable conditions that our shibboleth, "Dingee Roses Go and Grow Everywhere," is literally true; but common sense tells us that certain kinds of Roses thrive better in some localities than in others. We are often asked our opinion upon this one point, and in order to give our friends a guide for them to follow we have tried to indicate as nearly as possible, in connection with the different classes of Roses, the section of the country in which each will thrive to its full perfection with the least amount of protection. But it must not be understood, because we prefer a cer- tain class for one locality, that it will not do well in others. For instance, we recommend all the Hybrid Perpetuals for planting in the extreme Northern States and Canada, and yet these same varieties grow to great size and beauty in Florida and Texas. On the other hand, we state that some of the Tea Roses are best for Southern planting; but by careful protection they may be grown successfully in Canada. PREPARATION OF BEDS—The way to get the best re- sults from Roses when planted in beds is to make a trench to a depth of 15 to 18 inches, that is, the soil should be removed to that depth, well pulverized and mixed with from one-third to one-fourth of its bulk with well rotted animal manure, cow stable manure preferable where it can be obtained. Before filling in the bed it is well to put in some material for drainage, such as soft coal cin- ders, broken crockery or stones, not too large. Then return the soil to the trench, and when returned it should stand from 3 to 4 inches higher than the surrounding ground, as it will quickly settle below the surface. It is necessary to do this, in order that the rain water will drain quickly away from the bed. If, however, the soil you re- move from the trench is not the best Rose soil, as the best kind of soil for Roses is a clayey loam, if your soil does not contain this it can be improved by mixi
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