MANURING ROSES
When roses are planted in a new garden they rarely need manure for the first two years. A rose can be overfed as well as starved. In an old garden, however, liberal feeding is essential to good results. Cow manure is bv far the best both as a mulch and made into a liquid manure. Wellrotted pig manure can also be used. A little bone dust worked into the ground is also very beneficial. Magnilicent results can be obtained from liquid cow manure applied when the first blooms are finished. Soak fresh cow manure in water for a day and then dilute one in three. Remove the soil carefully from the base of the bush with a draw hoe, then fill the hole up with the liquid manure. When it has thoroughly soaked into the ground replace the soil, but do not press it. The effect on the growth of the plant will be almost magical. When the animal manures are not available it is advisable to use specially prepared rose manures, which are stocked by most seedsmen.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 282, 28 November 1936, Page 13
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180MANURING ROSES Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 282, 28 November 1936, Page 13
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