Sow Hoses Bloom.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1629, 5 October 1889, Page 2 (Supplement)

Sow Hoses Bloom.

Hjbrid perpetual roees bloom mostly upon shoots that grow from the oli wood ; th&t is, oanc3 of cne or mora year's growth. The best bloonrs are found upon the oane3 wbioh atari from near $be rcoj the pcavlous season, Therefore, is is best every epring Io cut out all canes whioh have bloomed cue season. Aa you valuo good roses and a quantity of them do not fail to do this. To increase Ihe quantity andriehnefs of blooro with hjbrid psrpeturJs practice what is called " pegging <30w." This is to bend all the eanc-s tbpt havo been laft after pruning nearly to the ground. The outermost ones may be within six inches of the eurfaoe and tbe others a Hills higher. This horizon t&l position of tee canes somewhat retards the flow of tbe sap as it returns to tho roo!;3, and more of itis used in forming bads and flowers. If you prefer to grow your roses upright, do not fail to out baok the canes about oise-half. If you wish to have seed for new varietiss, it is well not to have the Boil too ricb, else, according to my experience, yoa will get fewer seeds and not the best roses. AH the roses should ba where they will have plenty of sunlight, acd yeb be protected Iroza high winds.