. Dingee guide to rose culture : 1917. Benefit of Our Experience. HOW TO GROW ROSES—Continued. Fertilizer This is a question we are frequently requested to an- swer. Animal manure from one to two years old where it can be obtained is the best. Cow manure is generally preferred, and can be used in fresh condition. Horse manure when new is very heating and should not be used while in this condition, except as a winter mulch. Hog, sheep and chicken manure are also very useful. The last two, however, should be used sparingly. Ground bone is beneficial, but should be secured as fine as possible, an
. Dingee guide to rose culture : 1917. Benefit of Our Experience. HOW TO GROW ROSES—Continued. Fertilizer This is a question we are frequently requested to an- swer. Animal manure from one to two years old where it can be obtained is the best. Cow manure is generally preferred, and can be used in fresh condition. Horse manure when new is very heating and should not be used while in this condition, except as a winter mulch. Hog, sheep and chicken manure are also very useful. The last two, however, should be used sparingly. Ground bone is beneficial, but should be secured as fine as possible, and it should be used sparingly. The best method is sprinkling a portion over the bed until the ground is entirely covered, then with the use of a fork it can be dug into the soil and thoroughly mixed. You will also find an occasional appli- cation of Bonora, such as is offered in this book, will pro- duce good results. Air slacked lime also is beneficial, about a cupful to a plant scattered on the surface in early spring and mid-summer. A mulching of cow stable ma- nure is very beneficial during the growing season. It helps to retain the moisture during the dry season, as well as a food for the roots. Planting As soon as the plants are received it is best to imme- diately plant, yet if it is impossible to do this the plant should be placed in a cellar or moderately warm place and protected from the sun. Set them upright to admit the fiee circulation of air. When you receive them they will be wrapped in Sphagnum Moss, which should be removed be- fore planting, as it is used only for protection. Water freely from time to time. The roots should be covered with soil or burlap and never be allowed to become dry. Soak- ing the roots in lukewarm water or thin mud for an hour or two before planting to restore their vitality is beneficial. Do not set the plants too shallow. They should be planted deeper than they were growing in the pots before ship- ping. This can easily be determined
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