Re: interesting fact' LOL

**Alan Zelhart rpcs30@email.sps.mot.com>**

I was thinking the same thing Marya, but didn't want to say anything. 
I've never done much with mini climbers...but I do have a couple that
are as aggressive as regular climbers.  She would need one that didn't
spin out of control...but I don't know mini's well enough to make any
suggestions.
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Marya Williams wrote:
> 
> 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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