RE: Rugosa Roses-aphids


Usually the aphids are on soft new growth that's rather "bendy" as I say.
So I back them with my hand for support so I don't snap them and then yes,
you need a nozzle type sprayer to knock them off.

Susan Saxton, zone 6b
For mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the 
flowers come together to praise the Lord and teach all 
who look upon them to do likewise.
Celia Thaxter

I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ruth Burrus [R*@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Monday, April 19, 1999 3:01 PM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Rugosa Roses-aphids
> 
> 
> Thanks for the feedback.  I kind of thought that they wouldn't be too
> damaged by the aphids since they are so tough.  I'll try the water but
> somehow I have never gotten any aphids off with water.  Am I 
> just being too
> gentle?
> 
> Ruth
> 
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