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Fertilizing Roses. When rose garden beds have been properlyprepared by the introduction of plant food in the form of manure,bone, and lime, all that remains to be done in the way of fertilizationmay be easily attended to by top-dressing from time to time. Liquidmanure should never be given in dry weather without first thoroughlywetting the soil with plain water, but it may be used at frequent inter-vals provided it is not too strong. Dried blood may be used either inwater or dry at the rate of one ounce to the square yard during May,June, and July if hoed well into the surface soil. Wood ashes and bonemeal in small quantities may be used in a similar manner after growthstarts. These dry fertilizers should be used only just before a goodrain or should be followed by a thorough soaking with the hose. |
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