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Re: Question about roses, cuttings and grafting (comparison)]

Karen,

I understood the reason for grafting was twofold, speed and economics. 
Hardiness did not seem to enter the picture.  Another factor was success
rate in getting the new material to grow.  The home gardener at that
time and in that area where I lived took a cutting, inserted it in the
ground to above the first node, placed a fruit jar over it, shaded it
for a while and voila! a new rose.  That rose did not freeze back to the
graft and throw graft branches above ground.  If it froze back there was
either no rose at all or there was the same rose you started.  

How about sharing your plant propagation class information with us?  I
do not have access to any such classes where I live now.  i would love
to hear from you.  If you or others feel it is not appropriate for the
list I'd really appreciate a private e-mail.  I am beginning to feel
like I have cabin fever because winter came late and with a vengance for
us.

If you share with the list you could break the information up into
segments and send them separately so you could do it in convenient time
frames.

Thank you and good luck in any effort you make to propagate roses.

Patti Wenham <prw@televar.com>
North Central WA State
Arid and sandy with high alkaline soil.
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