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Re: Selection of cuttings for propagation

thanks for the advice. i'll give it a try. happy gardening. chris
-----Original Message-----
From: MARILYN DUBE' <maridube@teleport.com>
To: Steve Manion <steely@fidnet.com>
Cc: seeds-list@eskimo.com <seeds-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Friday, July 03, 1998 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: Selection of cuttings for propagation


>At 06:34 PM 7/1/98 -0500, Steve Manion wrote:
>>i would like to do cuttings of a ground cover. it is a perrenial, zone 5,
>>vinca minor, or commonly called periwinkle. could you tell me if i should
>>use soil or oasis? should i use a rooting hormone? will it be necessary to
>>put the cuttings under mist? or can i cover and keep the  cloth wet?  i
have
>>shade cloth on the house. thank you for any advice.  chris
>
>Chris,  Vinca minor roots easily without rooting hormone or mist.  I just
>stick my cuttings in potting soil and keep them damp, outdoors in the
shade.
>Or leave them on the bench in your GH if it isn't boiling hot in there.
>Marilyn Dube'
>NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
>Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
>Portland, Oregon,  Zone 8b
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