. Barnard's 1927. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 97. HINTS ON THE PLANTING AND CARE OF ROSES The first essential for success in the growing of roses is the proper location of the rose-bed. A site should be selected which is accessible to the sun at least half the time, yet partly protected from strong sweeps of wind. A windbreak of shrubs or trees is desirable, but this must not be too close, or the roots will be robbed of the nourishment they need from the soil. The so
. Barnard's 1927. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 97. HINTS ON THE PLANTING AND CARE OF ROSES The first essential for success in the growing of roses is the proper location of the rose-bed. A site should be selected which is accessible to the sun at least half the time, yet partly protected from strong sweeps of wind. A windbreak of shrubs or trees is desirable, but this must not be too close, or the roots will be robbed of the nourishment they need from the soil. The soil should be rich, and carefully prepared to a depth of at least 18 inches. The most satisfactory fertilizer to use is well-rotted animal manure, of which a liberal quantity may be thoroughly mixed with the soil. Ground bone meal, at the rate of a trowelful for each plant, may also be added, as well as a little ground lime stone or hardwood ashes, to rectify any tendency to sourness of the soil. Another important point is good drainage. Roses need a great deal of water, but it must be allowed to pass off quickly, and if the subsoil is heavy, there should be an extra six inches of prepared material, including stones, sod, etc , which will permit the water to drain away easily. It is suggested that your ordering be done as early as possible, so that you may be assured of getting the assortment of varieties desired, and stock which is fresh and in the best possible condition for good results. Selection may be made from the varieties listed on the following pages, all of which are hardy and dependable. As a nucleus for your rose garden, we offer an assortment consisting of six Hybrid Tea Roses, selected to give you the widest range of color and type. Included are several of the most recent introductions, the beautiful Los Angeles and Souvenir de Claudius Pernet. This assortment will give you a very satisfactory foundation for your rose garden, and may be added to according to indiv
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