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Show BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah 1 1 Thursday, April 11, 1974 Rose Planting In Five Simple Steps The proper planting- of roses requires neither great gardening skill nor experience. Simply use a little common sense in your choice of location, follow the five steps as outlined, and you will have given your roses as good a start in life as could be desired. The procedures outlined below were developed by Rose Selections, the g national organization. They suggest that, in addition to the proper planting techniques as described in this article, the following are essentials to successful rose growing: Healthy plants of good varieties, well prepared beds having good drainage, a minimum of at least a half a day of sunshine in the area in which the roses are planted, and plant as early as possible. rose-testin- Well prepared, deeply spaded bed d area. Dig each in hole 15" to 18" wide and as Add a quart of peat moss deep. or compost and mix well with the soil. Form blunt cone of the mixture in planting hole. Prune all rose canes to 12" and any broken or roots. Position rose on soilinjured cone so that bud union (swelling at base off stem) is just above the ground level after the ground settles In mild climates and about 1" below the surface in climates where winter temperature falls below freezing. Spread roots out in a natural manner down slope of mound. remove in soil around roots to eliminate any air pockets. Firm soil about roots and add more s soil until hole is full, then firm with foot or tamper. using care not to injure roots. 4. Fill remainder off hole with water and allow it all to soak in. then refill. After water drains, see that bud union remains at proper level and fill remainder of hole with soil and tamp. Head canes back to about eight inches, makh inch above ing cuts an outside bud. three-fourth- The Bon Bon (Pat. Pending) has masses of pink and white large, blooms on a low, compact plant. It won 1974 honors during the Rose competition, and is ideal for landscape use as well as abundant color in the garden. LOW, COMPACT PLANT 3. Work cup-shape- d Mound soil around and over plant to height of eight to ten inches. This protects the rose canes from drying out. When buds break, gradually remove mound of soil probably within a week or ten days. Loosen name tag so that it does not constrict cane. When vigorous growth starts, apply plant food according to manufacturers specifications. How long will dried roses keep their scent? For thousands of years. When the ancient tomb of the EgypTutankhamen. tian Pharoah. was opened, several gold and jeweled boxes were found which were filled with dried roses -still giving off rose scent after three thousand years. MOVE UP TO LUXURY COMFORT, ECONOMY & LEISURE A New Way of Living - BEAUTIFUL - LIVABLE - IN A SPACIOUS FACTORY BUILT HOME BY The Bahia (Pat. Pending) 1974 award winning floribunda has large flowers of brilliant orange, clustered over a meaium to tall plant. It has a spicy citrus fragrance. SPICY FRAGRANCE HI? YOUR COUNTRY YOUR GROUP -- SAVE ENERGY EARN MONEY YOURSELF US make it availWhen you finish reading this paper or civic church group able to your Scout troop RECYCLED to be us to it group so can eventually get into the finest home insulation to be had. This will save heating energy and make some lucky family far more comfortable. For more information contact: SOLAR ELECTRIC HEAT & INSULATION Carl T. Olson 37.9 South 2235 full Salt Lak. City, Utah Than. 277-M.- 5 Qp,ut.i 15 11,509 s WEST Shon Includes Delivery Sales Tax & Set Up SEE THEM NOW AT HflY.SU o Vdc.j PRICED FROM Accent on high fashion, decor, no wasted space, high quality from KIT - Building value into homes for 27 years. b & .. BRIGHAM PH. 723-247- 2 |