506 FRITZ BAHR'S COMMERCIAL FLORICULTURE 



Fig. 260. — ^Trained Rambler Roses. (Courtesy of the Robert Craig Co.) These 

 illustrations show what can be done with a few long Rambler canes. If tied up 

 straight on stakes, the plants would not be very attractive, but formed into globes, 

 arches or pyramids while in a dormant state they become heindsome and much 

 sought after when the wood is covered with beautiful foliage 



loosely and then laying the pots on their sides in a frame where they 

 can remain until the first of January. After that place them in a 

 45-deg. house, shortening the long canes a little and cutting out the 

 small lateral growth. Also tie the plants up, which with long canes 

 is usually done by bending them gently over and tying the tips 

 to the base or neck of the plant so as to form a miniature balloon — 

 in fact, with a little care they may be tied up in all kinds of shapes to 

 add to the attractiveness of the plants later on when in bloom. 



The reason for retaining the canes is that the clusters of 

 flowers will come on the new growth breaking from last year's 

 growth; cut it away and there will be no flowers. Spray the plants 

 well and keep in a 45- to 48-deg. house until growth is well under way, 

 after which the temperature may be increased to 55 deg. If you 

 want the plants for Easter and notice that six weeks before that 

 day falls due there is no sign of the formation of flowering buds, 

 increase the temperature to 60 deg., or even more. Such plants, how- 

 ever, should get a few days in a cooler house toward the end to finish 

 them off properly. A Rambler Rose is better for having had plenty 

 of time and 55 deg. is better than 58 or 60. With Easter coming in 

 early April the buds should begin to show color two weeks ahead. 



