Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-10-04
sseef Yeur Roses.
MR. EDKon Having frequently heard the
Iehplsint ads6 by tboso who have put out Ro-
ses, Tat y q killed 8 wire. we propose to
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sNn. EDxon Having frsaaentIy heard the
tohpleinf hdsE by those who have put out Ro-
SD, at ~ - killed inlwi1fer, we propose to
givsnf 4ire>1Ions fpr theif ssfe keeping.
Ia3he 1T .plece, We xoeId say, that no one
should be Encouraged, for it requires but very
little time to take care of dozen of these beau
tiful shrubs, especially if they are small Those
who can afford to .adorn their- grounds with some
three or four dozen, can certainly lay out little
more in their protection,J or it would be well to
plant out . smaller number. = 80
We nave adopted ssvsrsf plans in our grounds
and we generally use the simplest and most ex-
pedifsqs mean, $50 Al toprotcf jegsrnl hundred
ihspeda5 withsonc Of sv6 imeAJ Ss@yv y
j When the bushes are small and pliable, we
generally bend them down, and cover with dirt
or manure slightly. Straw may sometimes be put
on before dirt, but sparingly, or else the mice
will get in and make sad havoc. Leaves arevcry
good without any other covering, if the Roses are
first pegged or fastened to the ground -
Large bushes that cannot be easily bent to the
ground, may be protected by first driving down a
stake to which the bushes may be fastened and
then be covered with straw or any coarse cloth or
mats. Before covering, however, earth must be
thrown up q foot or more in height, or else the
mice will find way in and girdle the bush when
they will be much worse of than if left fully ex
posed. - 4ss-.-.s=--..--s-a--.es.zs
/ Climbing Roses, if trained to the side of the
house, may be covered with boards, or with mats
fastened over them. b. They are more di ticut to
protect than others on account of thei.. larger
growth. x1azan aRs IS essr
The Monthly Roses and Hybred Perpetuals, we
would recommend above all others, from the fact
that less time will be required in the protection,
on account Of their small growth. Besides, how
much more valuable are those kinds that bloom
at other times than in the month of June, and as
We are under the necessity of protecting all or
nearly all, it is better to put out the best and
most fragrant blossoms.
Many, doubtless, will not take trouble to cul-
tyate the ,"Rose that all are praising,o notwith-
standing she is in truth, the ssQueen of Flowers,'
because few hours are needed every season to
protect her from our severe wiutry weather, and
bright sun. \. s.. -.
There are others, however, who will have their
Roses, and the best, too, even in Minnesota
They will be will repaid, especially if the soil is
good, for all their pains.
It's not yet too late to protect with manure,
and we would advise all who have not yet done
so, to 60 about it Immediately. And even the
hardest kinds will bloom much better if not en-
tirely exposed. Out of more than one hundred
kinds We are cultivating, we dare not risk over
half dozen to brave our winters with no means
of protection. Nor do they succeed with the best
Roses many degrees south of as, without extra
pains. Then why should we not make an effort
to enjoy such Injuries, when we are SO highly
favored with rich soil, beautiful land, and
healthful cline. And, indeed, how unnatural
would our yards or flower gardens appear without
the familiar fragrance of the Rose
ar t 1.-THE sweetest flower,
-n1sa That ever drank the amber shower.'
I'd, ,s93 .afjgo,q osl. ...e L. NJ. FORD.
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