Re: [Rose-list] Re: pruning techniques for new roses

**J*@aol.com**

Thanks Valerie, and do you or does anyone else know what the black canes might
indicate in the way of poor handling, being held in a dormant state too long,
disease, etc.? Is it ever unsafe to put roses with this appearance into beds
with other roses, shrubs and perennials? Are there other signs to look for in
addition to black canes to help identify the cause of this condition? I'm sure
growers inadvertently send out
poor quality material from time to time and it would be helpful to assess from
this end whether or not one  wants to gamble on this vendor again or not. For
instance, if the black canes were almost positively identified as diseased, I
would probably not place an order again with that vendor.

Thanks in advance, Joanie Z. 5a

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