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Posted by Greg(z8, San Antonio) February 3, 2015

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Greg(z8, San Antonio)Updated February 5, 2015 Nobody, eh? lol Well, a little further research turned up this link: http://californiaagriculture.ucanr.edu/landingpage.cfm?article=ca.v052n03p32&fulltext=yes Not sure whether it's worth the price, but it looks as though it's ...

Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus (BYMV) infects rose

Posted by henry_kuska February 4, 2015

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henry_kuskaUpdated February 5, 2015 This is where it has been reported in the U.S. (but not in roses): http://www.prevalentviruses.org/subject.cfm?id=56359 If it does spread to roses by aphids, it could be a real problem because it can also infect weeds and Gladiolu...

Rose Rosette Research

Posted by roseseek(9) January 31, 2015

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mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9Updated February 4, 2015 Me too Jacque! Unfortunately, (or fortunately as the case may be), I don't have the disease going on in my yard, otherwise I would make some suggestions.

Computer Antivirus Software

Posted by kenzen(9b/Florida) November 15, 2006

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HaftupdateUpdated February 4, 2015 Eset is the best to my mind... this antivirus does not reduce your computer speed. and this antivirus update easier than the others. click on the link to go to one of the websites with daily Eset product updates.

Your Help Requested on Mixing Types

Posted by treehugger101 February 1, 2015

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treehugger101Updated February 4, 2015 Thanks, Jasminerose4u. That person is in Japan and states the rose gets between 3' and 6' 7". I guess this is another reason to just plant and see.

I learned a hard lesson!

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok June 6, 2014

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bart_2010(8/9 Italy)Updated February 4, 2015 I do mound my bare-root roses,but I had problems in the past one year with awful disease and fungus,so now I use pieces of styrofoam and wine corks to surround the baby canes, held in place with sticks, mulch,dirt,etc,in order tha...

lakewood nursery in ca

Posted by kittymoonbeam January 19, 2015

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kittymoonbeamUpdated February 4, 2015 It was a lucky find and I'm happy you were able to enjoy some rose shopping. I thought the prices were good for the size of the plants. I agree with you that it reminds me of the old days and I was enjoying that part of it. So dif...

rose roots

Posted by sharon2079 January 30, 2015

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sandandsun(9a FL)Updated February 3, 2015 There's the issue of the roots and then there's the issue of the nematodes. It's been so long since I did my nematode research that I don't remember now how DEEP nematodes go. I specifically remember the statement that the nematod...

Chamblee's or Roses Unlimited?

Posted by vasue VA(7A Charlottesville) January 16, 2015

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Alana8aSCUpdated February 3, 2015 Thanks Cynthia! I got it on the other thread, but thanks anyway! Wish I had someone to go in with me, but it's ok because I'm going their anyway :)

Clematis vs. Rose: The epic battle

Posted by nippstress - zone 5 Nebraska January 24, 2015

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harryshoe zone6 eastern PennsylvaniaUpdated February 3, 2015 Venosa Violacea is my favorite clematis. It is vigorous and hardy.

When to prune

Posted by xyzDaylilyDaddy February 2, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated February 2, 2015 I agree with Jackie, you can't go by "tradition". You have to let your roses tell you when it's time. I watch my roses and wait to see them start to fatten up the red leaf buds along the canes. Once I see that I know the...

Rose Selection

Posted by garcanad(5) January 13, 2015

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ratdogheadsUpdated February 2, 2015 Northland Rosarium has both. I got Rhapsody from them last year. It was a good sized healthy plant and grew vigorously.

Fragrance in Roses

Posted by henry_kuska January 27, 2015

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treehugger101Updated February 1, 2015 Roses and Cattleya orchids. If they have no fragrance, what's the point? Watch the look on someone's face when they receive commercially grown roses, bend their face down and take a deep breath of nothing. It is sheer disappointme...

Help Please!.. white fungus? Mold? in potted rose in soil?!

Posted by daisyhair(9 -Orlando) February 1, 2015

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9Updated February 1, 2015 I had the same problem and panicked, but was reassured here that it was nothing to worry about and was, in fact, a good thing. Ingrid

adventure in roses book

Posted by cottonwood468(5) February 1, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated February 1, 2015 Thanks for this, cottonwood. Looks interesting. I just might have to read the other books by Andrea Di Robilant as well. Such a personal look at history. Here's a short video regarding the book and author. Here is a link that migh...

Favorite Carruth Roses

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok February 17, 2014

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Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9aUpdated February 1, 2015 and Ebb Tide. His roses are among some of my favorites for the moderns.

Edmunds' sale

Posted by kentucky_rose zone 6 January 30, 2015

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ken-n.ga.mts(7a/7b)Updated February 1, 2015 Kentucky rose----For my garden, 4 Shelia's Perfume, 2 Royal Amethyst, 2 Distant Drums. For a lady at work, 1 Remember Me, 1 Elina. For my garden at work, 1 Chicago Peace, 1 Electron, 1 Big Purple, 1 Mr Lincoln. Plus I ordered 50 n...

bonsai roses???

Posted by hobbitmom January 31, 2015

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roseseek(9)Updated February 1, 2015 Why couldn't you prune the roots when you prune the tops of potted roses? That is precisely what they do when they harvest the plants from the growing fields prior to either sending them to you or storing them for shipment at bare...

Hey Richard---Where are you !!!!

Posted by zeffyrose May 3, 2013

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joan_ontheprairie(5)Updated January 31, 2015 Valerie, it is so nice that Larry will help you and build you fan thingies. I love your photo of Harisons Yellow...such a wonderful rose.Makes me hyperventilate! I sure do hope some of your cuttings survive...you must keep trying!...

This type of yellowing?

Posted by azjenny January 28, 2015

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moroseazUpdated January 31, 2015 Pull the lower leaves off or let them drop naturally. Some bushes will lose their lower leaves 1-2 times a year as the leaf ages out. In summer, it can cause problems with sunburn, so it's important to keep your roses healthy with...

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