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Fw: Growth on dog roses

Thanks Colette, That's them !  So far they have only infested the dog
roses around here. Guess I will want to move out the few I have added
into my garden.

Sincerely,       
Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -zone 6
Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
  
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> They are signs of infestation by gall wasps. If you look closely, a
small
> whitish larva can be found inside. If they are numerous, they can
weaken the
> plant. It is best to prune off and destroy the canes with the
infected foliage.
> Colette
> You can find a leaf gall picture at:
http://www.jps.net/rosebug/1clgalls.jpg 
> > 
> > Anyone know what the orange/brown match-head size growths with
spiny
> > looking things are, that grow on the leaves of our common wild
dog
> > roses ?  The roses don't look sick. They are hollowish when you
open
> > them, so I think they are vegetative in nature.
> > 
> > Sincerely,
> > Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -zone 6
> > Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
> >
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