On 17 Apr 2003 14:39:34 GMT, (SBHCOM) wrote:

I am about to plant some new roses and the instructions ask for organic
material to be mixed with the soil. what can I use for organic material? I
don't have compost.

Check your local garden store/WalMart/Home Depot for sacks of things
with "compost" or "composted" in the description. Composted/aged cow
manure would be good for roses.