Re: interesting fact' LOL

**Marya Williams sistermarya@juno.com>**

Fans would surely be pretty. Since I wrote the last thing I was wondering
if you could try the new mini climbers-- I've seen some in Jackson and
Perkins catalogues and I think in HOGR. Perhaps the growth would be more
controllable for what you want to do. Don't know about hardiness though.
Maybe do a "Minnesota tip" on them in winter? Lots of work though.

                                                        Marya            

> 
> Great observation...hadn't given that any thought. I'd guess then 
> that only a 
> fan-shape would be plausible...do you think that would supply more 
> blossoms, 
> but less than hortizontal? Sounds so lovely...and we do have plenty 
> of roses 
> that are truly
> hardy in Chicago. Winter damage from a poor snow cover and brutal 
> winds would
> probably be the key - if you lose a cane on an espalier, it's really 
> obvious. 
> Wrapping
> with straw may be the answer.
> 
> Thanks for those thoughts...I'm still seriously considering it.
> 
> Joanie
> North of Chicago
> 
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