“Not when he could hear me,” laughed Billy. “But if I’m going to give you this lesson we must make a start. The subject, by the way, is—
How to Plant Roses
Before you can make a list of the roses you wish to order, you must understand something about the state in which they will be when received, how far apart they may be planted, and—
Where to Make Beds for Roses
Roses like warmth and air. They love to drink, but they do not like wet feet.
Knowing these things, you will select for your rose bed an airy, sunny place on the south side of a building or wall, if possible, where the ground is not so low that it will hold moisture long.
Having decided what is the best place you can offer your roses, you will want to know—
How to Make Beds for Roses
1. Do not buy too many plants for the space. Do not make the bed over five feet wide. If wider, you will tread on the soil and make it heavy.