. C. M. Hobbs & Sons. Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. Roses Among all the flowering- shrubs that make for beauty, grace and ornamentation, ther^e is none that can compare with the rose. The wide range of color, shape, and size of the blooms and the diversity and character of the foliage give it a wider range for decoration than any other single group of plants. When added to these qualifications are ease of culture, quick and ample response in blossoms, it is not to
. C. M. Hobbs & Sons. Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. Roses Among all the flowering- shrubs that make for beauty, grace and ornamentation, ther^e is none that can compare with the rose. The wide range of color, shape, and size of the blooms and the diversity and character of the foliage give it a wider range for decoration than any other single group of plants. When added to these qualifications are ease of culture, quick and ample response in blossoms, it is not to be wondered at that the rose has been aptly termed the "Queen of ; In nearly all collections of flowering and ornamental shrubs it occupies first place. Cultural ©irections Roses thrive best in clay loam enriched with well-rotted manure. They should also have an open, airy situation unshaded by trees or buildings wherever pos- sible. A southeastern exposure is an ideal one. To get the best results from Roses, dig up the soil thoroughly to a depth of 12 to 15 inches. Soak the beds occasionally with weak manure water. Always plant in solid beds and each class by itself. Hardy roses may be planted in the fall or spring. Dormant plants set in the spring should be planted early, before growth is started. No plant suffers more by being planted late than does the rose. As roses are raised mostly for their flowers, it is necessary to give that culture to the plant best adapted to produce this result. A very rich soil is of the first importance and it must be made so by thoroughly working into it plenty of old composted stable manure in which leaf mold has been decomposed. All roses should be cut back closely at the time of planting. For Hybrid Perpetuals re- move at least one-half of the previous season's growth annually in the spring. In the ever- blooming class two-thirds of the previous year's growth. Strong growing varieties require less pruning back than weak o
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