. 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. Gardening; Horticulture; Horticulture; Horticulture. KOSE 1569 sod and cow manure. Each spring following, some ma- nure and bone meal is forked into the surface. Liquid manure is given in June when the Roses are in full bloom, and a few times thereafter. The Roses are thoroughly sprayed with Bordeaux mixture when the lea
. 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. Gardening; Horticulture; Horticulture; Horticulture. KOSE 1569 sod and cow manure. Each spring following, some ma- nure and bone meal is forked into the surface. Liquid manure is given in June when the Roses are in full bloom, and a few times thereafter. The Roses are thoroughly sprayed with Bordeaux mixture when the leafage is fairly out, and once every three or four weeks. 2182. R of Rosa rugosa {X }i). afterwards. Handpickinff seems the best method of destroying the worms atCecting the buds, and frequent drenchings with the hose abolish the other enemies. In the fall the canes are bent down and fastened to the base of their neighbors, and remain procumbent until the spring cutting-in, which is delayed as late as possi- ble in order not to incite too early a start and to force the buds to "break" low down. After the leaves used in the winter protection have been removed, and the board roof also, the sides of the "box" are allowed to remain a short time in order to shield from the winds. The winter of 1898-9 was unusually severe and did more damage to the Roses and other material than any other winter which the writer has experienced at Highland Park. Following is a list of the so-called Hy- brid Remontants (H. R.) that wintered thenâunder pro- tectionâand came out in good condition. These varie- ties may therefore be considered the most suitable for this and kindred climates: Prince Camille de Rohan, ; ; Mrs. R. G. Sharman Craw- ford, H. R.; General Jacqueminot (Rousselet), H. R.; Captain Christy, H. T. (Hybrid Tea); La Rosiere, H. R.; Captain Hayward, H. R.; Mrs. Paul, Bour.; Gar- den Favorite, H. R.; Louis Van Houtte, H. R.; Paul Neyron, H. R. (Fi
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