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RE: propagating from 12' autumn cutting

Dear Joanie,

I'm still in the ''experiementing and collecting data'' stage of
propagation. The burying method did work on the one wild rose and the
old rose (Mme.Plantier) did root, over winter, while sitting in a
glass of water in my aunt's basement. I have only "played" with
cutting in soil this spring (and several years ago, but the dogs got
into them). I'm trying to find ways to keep the cuttings from drying
out or getting to wet. (better set up.) Some roses also propagate
better than others. 

How about expanding the experiement and trying all three methods.
Sorry I'm not much help. If I dearly want the rose, I go out and buy
it. I take cutting from friends, old homesteads, and display gardens
with generous gardeners, and hope to increase my odds as I go. I
would rather dig rootings (or suckers of old roses, but not root
stock of grafts). You will find that there is no ''one way'' to
propagate. 

So far I take the cutting in late spring, (will try some more this
fall) with 5 leaflets, removing lower 3. Dip in rooting harmone. Set
in potting soil. Set in shaded area with plastic covering. Keep
lightly moist. (my down fall.)  I've heard others having success with
putting the cutting right in their garden with a mason jar over top. 

Let me know how yours do.

Sincerely,       
Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -USDA-8
Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
  
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> From: Jeaa1224@aol.com 
> Carleen:
> 
> Do you think that method of burying the cutting 3-4" in the dirt
could work in
> Chicago too? Would it need to be kept from freezing? I'd like to
try that over
> the
> winter (and the glass of water method too).
> 
> Thanks, Joanie
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