. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. 116 DWYER'S GUIDE. HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL It is almost impossible to complete the adornment of the lawn without planting a bed of the Hardy Hybrid Perpetuals. Bloom- ing as they do at intervals from June to Sep- tember adds materially to their great value in the landscape. It is not neces- sary to be a professional to successfully cul- tivate this class of roses, the after culture being very simple; most any soil will do for the Rose, but it must be well drained. In preparing the Rose garden be cautious to have the soil well spad
. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. 116 DWYER'S GUIDE. HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL It is almost impossible to complete the adornment of the lawn without planting a bed of the Hardy Hybrid Perpetuals. Bloom- ing as they do at intervals from June to Sep- tember adds materially to their great value in the landscape. It is not neces- sary to be a professional to successfully cul- tivate this class of roses, the after culture being very simple; most any soil will do for the Rose, but it must be well drained. In preparing the Rose garden be cautious to have the soil well spaded to the depth of eighteen inches and thoroughly incorporat- ed with one-fifth its bulk of good decompos- mrs. john laing. ed stable manure—cow or horse manure, or both mixed. We should have a deep loose soil for them to take their nourishment from. A grave mistake, quite frequently made in Rose plant- ing is setting tliem too close together, and In doing we do not allow them sufficient soil from which to feed, consequently we get a very weak and spindling growth with insufficient organizable matter to set flower buds; at the same time we should always remember that the Rose re- quires sun and air, therefore do not plant them so close together that when they are covered with their luxuriant foliage we exclude the sun and prevent a free circulation of air. We recommend to plant the Hardy Hybrids three feet apart each way. Keep the soil cultivated during the Summer months, more especially during a protracted drought; frequent loosening of the soil creates moisture. It is impossible for us to say what shape of Rose beds is best to arrange; this must in all cases be goverened by the surrounding landscape and individual taste, but no mat- ter what form of bed you may decide to plant the effect and pleasure will be equaly as great. The proper method of pruning the Rose must be determined by the grower. In a general way we might say a good rule to follow is to keep each individual
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