The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-17
farul and Garden.
For the Central Presbyterian.
A Plea for Rose Culture.


Thinking other readers of the Central
nay have the same fondness for roses that
have, venture to offer few hints as
0 the culture OF the queen" of all the
flowers. These hints are intended espe-
tally for country people like myself,
who, 1t seems to me, are less apt to live
mp to their privileges in this respect than
city people.
First as to soil.-Any soil which will
crow good corn will produce roses; but
he perfection Of soil for them is sandy
.oam. Select your rose-be in a sunny
position Zone which has the sun the VIII lie
Iay,) and manure it heavily-use as
much manure as you would if you wished
to grow potatoes or cabbages. Bone dust
IS admirable, and may be used in large
quantities. Superphosphate is very g od,
but needs to be used with care-too much
Is injurious; table spoonful to each
rose, worked into the soil near the roots
when the plants are qroaoing, will be
benefit.
Distance apart have found 3x2 feet
a very convenient distance to plant the
Teas and Noisettes The Hybrids may
be set 3x3 feet. have bed 25x50 feet
on which have now $50, and which will
very easily contain so more.
How to treat roses received by mail
When roses are sent by mail, of course
they have all the soil shaken from the
roots. When you receive roses by mail,
unpack them, and lay them in luke-warm
water, leaves and roots, for about half an
hour, and then set them out. Make a
hole large enough to contain all the roots
without crowding and from to inches
deep. Spread the roots carefully in the
hole; do not let them be tangled put
some fine earth on them so as to cover
them pour, say gill of warm water in
the hole, and as the water settles, fill the
hole level full with mellow earth. Shade
for 8 or 4 days. Newspapers are very
good for this purpose. 1t will rarely be
necessary to water after this, unless a
dry spell sets in. Too much water is
injurious. You have nothing more to do
except to keep the bed clean with hoe
and rake--this, however, is indispensa-
BILE.
Now few words as to varieties.
give the names of few, but would ad-
wise every one to get catalogue and
select for himself-or more probably, her.
self. The ely brid Perpetuals' are all
hardy, but they consist of bright colors
: only, and they are not perpetual Every
bed should have some of these, as the
spring bloom is superb They never
bloom the first year. This list contains
some of the best: Souv'r de VIM. Wood
General Washington, General Jacquimi-
not, La France, Giant of Battles, Prince
Camille de Rohan, and Xavier Olibo.
The Teas are beyond question the most
desirable. They are all shades and colors
, from crimson to white. This list is sure
t to give satisfaction Perle de Jardin (yel
low, Marie Guillot (white), La Pactole
, yellow, Devonicusis (white), Cornelia
Cook (white), Isabella Sprunt yellow
Duchess Of Edinburgh (crimson) Lafranc
; Creamy, Souv'r de Geo. Sand (salmon)
, Due de Magenta (salmon), Nipheto:
/ (white), M. Van Houtte (cream white)
Noisettes are half climbers, and need
J some support-a four foot stake is sufi-
: Gent They are generally yellow, OF
Yellowlsh white. Here are some: Lam
argue, Marechal Mel, Solfaterre, Cloth
of Gold, Rive or.
, Teas and Noisettes need some slight
winter covering
Prices-Roses may be had from the
, Dingee & Conard Co. John Saul, Wash
ington, D. c.; Storrs, Harrison & Co..
t Painsville, Ohio, and many other growers
at from 81 to $3.50 per dozen, postage
, paid. Now is the time to order, if you
want any buds next summer and fall.
Just one word more. When you cut
u rose bud don't be afraid to cut it with
a long stem, 8 or 4 inches The future
growth Of the plant will be improved by
r The operation and try to cut all open
buds every day or two.
hope every one who reads this will
try to have some roses this summer.