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Back up plan!
To: rose <r*@eskimo.com>
Subject: Back up plan!
From: "* A* <h*@sirius.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 17:49:25 -0800
Resent-Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 17:47:55 -0700
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Title: Back up plan!
Carleen wrote:
>I too would like to know the germination time for rose seeds ? I was
>able to order "sweetbrier" - r. eglanteria seed from Richter's on
>line (goodie, goodie). Still waiting for them to arrive. I will
>follow your lead Asata, keep me informed. I have my fingers and toes
>crossed for yours too. :-)
>I do have a back-up plan. A gal in Kentucky has a field of sweetbrier
>and would sent me some roots. But I thought this might be fun. If you
>need some "wild dog roses" roots, I could be your back up plan. If
>these are the kind you are looking for. Best dug in the fall.
>Would this be a good time to plant ?
>How long should I put the seeds in the frig ?
>I don't want to wait a year.... :-(
Hi Carleen
Thanks so much for the back up fingers and toes! ;-)
Thanks also for your generous offer of some R. Canina roots in the fall if my grand seed experiment fails! I just might have to take you up on that.
Richters has a wonderful selection of seeds, etc but I found them to be a bit slow on the delivery so you might be in for a wait. I've only ordered from them that once so maybe my order was just an exception.
I believe the R. Canina seed packet said to stratify for 60-90 days. Some how the empty seed packet has mysteriously disappeared. I haven't a clue what I did with it! Anyway I've been reduced to guessing at what it said...sorry about that!
Best Wishes,
Asata
heaven_7@sirius.com
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