OUTDOOR ROSE GROWING 



results. In experimental work, cuttings have been 

 carried so far that they have been made successfully 

 even from rose leaves, although this method is of 

 no practical use. No doubt many persons who have 

 followed to this point understand cuttings and have 

 employed them not only in roses but in other plants, 

 such as carnations and geraniums, which are propa- 

 gated almost entirely by this method. 



In their proper place cuttings as used in rose cult- 

 ure may be relied upon, but beyond this sphere their 

 use is open to debate, as, in the opinion of nearly all 

 the best authorities, they are not as satisfactory as 

 budding. The main reason for their failure is that 

 many of the new varieties are weak growers and can- 

 not of their own accord win the fight for existence, 

 even under favorable conditions. As conditions in 

 our climate are most uncertain, only the exception- 

 ally hardy plant succeeds on its own roots. 



It would be easy for any one to make cuttings of 

 his own, and this could be successfully done with the 

 hardier roses, thereby saving the expense of purchas- 

 ing. If roses are purchased, budded plants are 

 strongly recommended, as the slight extra outlay 

 would be fully justified. 



While there are many good articles on cuttings, 

 Pemberton's is the best, as it treats of cuttings under 



glass and also cuttings in the open. 



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