CMHobbs & Sons . should be cut back closelyat the time of planting. For HybridPerpetuals remove at least one-half ofthe previous seasons growth annuallyin the spring. In the everblooming classtwo-thirds of the previous years growing varieties require lesspruning back than weak ones. As soon as severe freezing weathersets in the plants should have someprotection. Insects and Diseases. It is very im-portant to keep your plants healthy andvigorous and free from diseases and in-sects. If troubled with plant lice, sprayvigorously, covering thoroughly everypart of the foliage with sulp
CMHobbs & Sons . should be cut back closelyat the time of planting. For HybridPerpetuals remove at least one-half ofthe previous seasons growth annuallyin the spring. In the everblooming classtwo-thirds of the previous years growing varieties require lesspruning back than weak ones. As soon as severe freezing weathersets in the plants should have someprotection. Insects and Diseases. It is very im-portant to keep your plants healthy andvigorous and free from diseases and in-sects. If troubled with plant lice, sprayvigorously, covering thoroughly everypart of the foliage with sulpho-tobacco,soap or kerosene emulsion, made by mix-ing two parts of kerosene with one partof sour milk. Dilute with twenty partsof soft water. Bordeaux Mixture is oneof the best preventives from mildew andblack spots, which are fungous diseases,usually caused by continuous wetweather. By careful attention the dis-eases and insects may be kept down andplants will reward you with their beau-tiful blooms and SAY IT WITH FLOWERS. C. M. HOBBS & SONS, BRIDGEPORT, INDIANA 29 Climbing Roses American Pillar. Single flowers ofa rich, rosy pink. A tint of white inthe center. Long- stamens of a beau-tiful golden yellow. A rapid of the best single climbers. Baltimore Belle. A rapid growing,dark-leaved Prairie Rose; blooms inlarge clusters of pale blush and whiteflowers late in the season. Climbing American Beauty. A seedling from the famous AmericanBeauty Rose, with a strong climbinghabit of growth. It has proven hardyand produces an abundance of fra-grant rich red bloom. Crimson Rambler. The best knownand most popular of all clifrnbingroses. A rapid grower, making some-times 15 to 20 feet in a season; flowersare borne in clusters of 15 to 2 5 per-fectly shaped blossoms of a rich, glow-ing crimson; when in full bloom thevine appears to be a perfect mat ofrich red flowers; perfectly hardyeverywhere. Dr. Van Fleet. A double flesh-pinkclimber. Open flowers are four inchesin
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