New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-13

tons of temperature moisture and nutItion that
them his wng or Se fat 10 SG IN
vance taken thought for their requirements ah ha
matter Of feeding them as an illustration one firm
carefully cultiva'es meadows ior no otne he soil
ha9 1ha rsns benc S and
OF continuous thrifty growth Tor the sou 10 nnad
p Ia m TIev With certain Fertilizers piled turned
replied shaved down. remixed and piled again. 1se q
and Tysf homoren"ous mass Of mellow earth IN
which nothing with help doing Its u,mos,
Tor each acre OF the greenhouse benches wnich are
refed every Grown in such soil II Is no d
February become by October luxurious bushes SIX X
feet high and loaded with buds and are promo T nj
IS the season Of the true triumph Of the
rose for after all. the garden is the real throne
room of the Queen Of Flowers
THE TRADE IN ROSE PLANTS.
II is the estimate OF well-nformed leading
cul,vator ~ AMI dealer In rose plants that there
are not far from five thousand establishments III
the United States growing rose plants TOT sac =
good many OF these are. 10 doubt small ha
but not fey do can an m Wost Grove. Penn ire
Quently exceed one million plants ana nv thou
concerns sell h hndqed tbousand II L. therefore
we'll within bounds 10 say that inc rUSp biy
amount TO fifty million. Then 1t Is proper 10 tane
into account the large annu Ros,oop Belfast.
several places in England and from other Europea
points The volume OF these II Is not possin ME- 70
Florists constantly buy new varieties for trial;
budded plants OF certain standard SORTS o,em are
innor,ei more cheapy for the trade than they car!
he nroduced here: and large consignments are nov
infrequently sent over on speculation ny Enrop.h h
;mnortation certainly cannot be less than quarter
Of a million annually and may in some years
double that amount
OUTDOOR CULTIVATION
Success In the outdoor cultivation OF roses IS not
O,,r- Ioc ard
solute "nusts'' II involves. They must have rch'
mellow well-drained SOIL plenty of pure air, but
with shelter from viole1: winds; abundant sun
shine but II possible some protection from fierce
afternoon heat. They must never be allowed to
suffer from drouth and will he all the better for a
copious daily showering, when the sun Is of them.
IN hot Weather They must not be erc"as ane
that in countless legions assail them from tho
time the first tiny leahet shows In spring untii
hardest task OF all. The is the prey Of
aphides. worms, caternillars: sluSs, SPIDERS bugs
dlsproportionate to their size. 1t is not difficult
70 hohl them in check Il they are not allowed to get
discourage many OF them, others succumb TO
Infusion OF tobacco stems or sulpho-tobacco soap,
or hellebore dust. or kerosene emulsion various
other insecticides. but should be taken not TO
use such things IN sufficient strength 10 in1ure
after treatment IF one s thing does not 'i xii another
VIII. and a little experience will soon teach what
Is best in each new emergency.
GARDEN VARIETIES.
Nearly all the hybrid remontants. and other
hardy kinds of roses, do best when set out in
autumn, late but not after frost. The tenderer
varieties should be planted In spring az soon as
the frost is out of the ground. unless potgrown in
which case. If the earth about their roots IS not
disturbed, they may be, with proper care bedded
at any time. spring or summer. The amateur rose
culturist, until he has learned to distinguish vari-
cites by their foliage thorns and color of stems
"a n Upn oNl,. MIA
roots. Budded plants 1t is held, are harder
stronger. grow large more quickly and bloom
TO send up suckers from their vigorous inferior
stocks-generally mannetta, dog rose'-and
these speedily sap vitality from the budded por-
tons OF the plant If allowed 10 grow A few
choice varieties are exceptionally difficult, II not
grating but it is not absolutely necessary have
them Budding is much more common In Europe
experimenting extensively upon the substi-
tuition Of this method for the oldtime practice OF
well for the new way, but It's actual value can be
dg pe,I only by two or three years Of trial
full than helpful: The best season Tor pruning is
done in autumn and the remontants generally have
better chances for good antumnal yield OF flowers
If cut back after their spring crop Of bloom. For
this II will be sufficient. rule. II care IS taken
stem Of only two, or at most three. eyes on the
branch Garden roses should not be allowed TO
mature; Inc climbers DO not need pruning-are
All garden roses in the North are better for pro-
taken up and KEEP, dormant in the cellar until
spring but even those hardy enough to do without
such coddlng are liable to be harmed If fully ex-
posed not so much by cold as by sudden changes
Of temperature one hour OF winter sunshine may
is better than light. loose pilins Of forest leaves
or stable litter about and over them. in in
Ventilation II must no: be packed close or al
lowed to hold moisture And haste should not be
There are so many desirable roses in each class
that it is embarrassing 10 select the limited num-
garden; 1t is to be assumed that such are wanted
f fair Keeping qua y S1 foas
vigorous habit Of growth, liberal bloom. and of
o y be an rd ns one s5d nf
pretty continuously-or, at least. with frequency
the careless treatment ordinarily accorded TO them
They should be cut back as already directed, wa:
fertilizers. not too strong, given to them from time
to time be kept clear Of insects. weeds and grass
factorily, though nothing will prevent some prov
ns sy So ee IN 9er and
fairly good autumnal crop may reasonably be eX
contain both kinds. for though the monthly plants
will give more bloom, the remontants afford the
have the special Advantage already mcn nii'd anu
best aGssd @ Ea enS y
10 give thorough satisfaction TO the most exactins
all worthy Of garden culture. Divers local condi:
tons OF soil atmosphere temperature and wind
the special familiarity Of individual growers With
particular classes or types may give them natural
preferences for varieties omitted from this list
But those here TO be mentioned cannot fail. under
reasonably intelligent care, 70 flourish well in any
part OF the United States. The hybrid teas adapt
ed TO garden growth well as forcing have al
ready been indicated. The following choice
by brid remontants:
NJ. Boncenne. superb velvety deep crimson; full
and OF good size
Baron de Bonstettin velvety maroon shaded with
deep crimson.
Prince Camille de Rohan large full; best OF the
crimsOns. but reliable only in spring.
General JAG Iuemlnot, fragrant velvety bright
crimson but petals are few so 1t is good only until
half open. Good autumn bloomer.
Alfred Coomb bright carmine red, large, full and
deliciousy fragrant.
Glo.rc de Paris. also known a Anne de Diesbach,
large. double. bright carmine pink; vigorous grower
and excellen, bloomer.
Earl of Dufferin large crimson. shading 10 ma.
room: better boomer than Boncenne Bonstettin.
Jean Liabaud. large. deep crims IN maroon with
a tinge Of scarlet that makes Il vivid blaze Of
color; fragrant and mOdera tely fun. but not good