Re: Root Cuttings

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• Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 21:26:34 -0700 (MST)
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> Kathleen J Moran <kmoran@educ.umass.edu>Wrote:
>> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
>> Cc: seeds-list@eskimo.com
>> Subject: RE: Root Cuttings
>> Date: May 1, 1997 9:16 AM
>>
>>
>> I am trying to propagate a white lilac tree, and my question is: what is
>> the best thing to do: a stem/limb slice or a root cutting.  Also -- when
>is
>> the best time to do this?  Is it hard to take a root cutting from a very
>> mature lilac tree?
>>
>I have propagated Lilacs from stem cuttings taken during and just after
>bloom. Take cuttings that are least 3 leaf nodes long, and remove any
>flowers. Dip the cuttings in #3 Rooting hormone, and stick them in
>vermiculite.

Being a home gardener and not a grower, can someone tell me how to find #3
rooting hormone. I am only familiar with the kind available in retail
stores. Is this something I could get at a hydroponic supply company or ???


Many thanks,

Karen

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