Smithy Stars Rose Grower With 47 Varieties
F A Duke of 528 Edwards street grows a rose garden with 47 varieties, 11 climbers. He learned from an article about Alexander Hill and from G Hill Co Richmond, then Conrad & Tones West Grove. He bought stock, wrote a guide on growing roses, and notes giant blooms from small plants, showing roses can bloom the first season. He aims Waterloo as a rose city and promotes easy rose culture.
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F. A. Duke
Edwards Street
Nas
The
Courier
Lfe
Alexander Hill
Titchmond
Ind
Hill
Duke
Ke, G. Hill & Co
Richmond
Conrad & Tones
West Grove
Waterloo
Perpetual Bloom Roses Show Beauty and Care
An enthusiastic rose culturist from Peterson & Duke describes growing Mme Edouard Herriott and Mrs Ambrose Ricardo roses that bloom year round. He details liquid feed from a barrel fertilizer method, weekly nicotine spray for insects, and Bordeaux mix for plant protection, noting climbers on neat trellises and the citywide potential of perpetual blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Edouard Herriott
Ambrose Ricardo
Duke
Peterson & Duke
Sixth Street
Fragmentary note on combating foliage gnawing pests
A truncated passage suggests preparing to fight the Msects that gnaw the foliage. The writer asserts the effort will be well worth the time.
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Ture
Rose cultivated at Aly’s home garden tour
A local enthusiast invites visitors to view a beautiful backyard rose garden at Aly’s residence. The event showcases cultivated varieties and offers insights into rose care and display. Residents are welcome to tour and appreciate the blooms.
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