. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). 948 Rural School Leaflet. n. Shrubs.—The first year the children should discuss at least one shrub. Children like a touch of color, particularly red. I would suggest, therefore, that each school try to secure a crimson rambler rose, which may be purchased from an}'- nurseryman. This would give a bit of cheery color along the country road. In orderin
. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). 948 Rural School Leaflet. n. Shrubs.—The first year the children should discuss at least one shrub. Children like a touch of color, particularly red. I would suggest, therefore, that each school try to secure a crimson rambler rose, which may be purchased from an}'- nurseryman. This would give a bit of cheery color along the country road. In ordering a crimson rambler rose, ask for two-year-old plants. If obtained in the spring, dormant plants should be secured, and when received, the roots should be cut back at least one-half. In planting roses care should be taken to set them in good, strong, rich, well-drained. Fig. 32.—Entrance to Ithaca school-garden soil. If the soil where they are to be planted is poor, it should be re- moved and new soil containing well-rotted manure substituted. Set the bush down to the level of the lower branches and firm the soil around the roots. Any location except a direct northern exposure will prove suitable. Very little care is needed to have a good specimen plant. Train and fasten new growths, and each year supply a small quantity of rotted manure to the roots. 12. Arrangement of flowers.—To arrange flowers artistically is a study in itself. A person of good taste is frequently annoyed on enter- ing a home to note the way in which flowers are placed in vases. Any. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station. [Ithaca, N. Y. ?]
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