. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom. Gardening -- Dictionaries; Plants -- North America encyclopedias. 1982 WINTER PROTECTION other vines placed thickly over them; or if in an open exposed situation, they may be wrapped in straw. Fig. 2731. Better still, hill up the soil quite high at the roots, — to prevent breaking a
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom. Gardening -- Dictionaries; Plants -- North America encyclopedias. 1982 WINTER PROTECTION other vines placed thickly over them; or if in an open exposed situation, they may be wrapped in straw. Fig. 2731. Better still, hill up the soil quite high at the roots, — to prevent breaking and to afford protection and drain- age,—and extend the mound in the form of a gradually diminishing ridge. Bend the canes along the ridge, choosing a time when there is no frost in them, and cover with soil or sod. If the presence of a lawn pre-. liiiMif ^ 2734. Protecting plants by covering with a box, inside which are placed leaves or straw. vents this method, lay on the grass and cover with a water-tight box filled with leaves. Canes will rot di- rectly under an open knothole. In the spring allow them to remain prostrate some time after uncovering to inure them gradually to the change and to induce the lower buds to strengthen. Hybrid perpetuals, the ten- der forms of moss roses, Hermosa, Clothilde Soupert, and the dwarf polyanthas, may be wrapped, boxed or bent over and covered with soil. Those in beds may be bent over, the tops tied to the base of their neighbors, lead tags bearing numbers fastened to each plant, and a record taken of their names, and all summer labels stored to prevent loss when removing the leaves in the spring. Make a solid frame around them, higher at one end, and fill with leaves so as to cover the plants. Lap the roof boards; they will shed water and allow ventilation. In the spring remove the leaves, replace the top for a few days, but let the sides remain for a week or so to shield from cold winds. Keep the plants prostrate until cut back. The
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