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July 2003 Newsletter
... warm climates. Portland  Upright, dense bushes, usually re-blooming with fragrant, double flowers on straight stems. Sempervirens  Semi-evergreen climbers; very free-flowering. Tea  Re-blooming shrubs and climbers with ... Stigma  The female portion of the flower that receives pollen grains for fertilization. Sucker  Stems that grow spontaneously from the roots of a 'grafted' rose, generally in an ...
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A Watchful Eye Can Make a Winner
... straight stems and untwisted foliage on strong stems that make potential candidates for the show table, It saps the strength that would be directed to the development of stronger stems ... becoming a candidate for the show. Examples: A nice straight, thick stem with a potential bud is developing, but ... a splint. The bud will be pulled into a straight position (I use parafilm, available from Cole Parmer). ...
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April 2003 Newsletter
... time to start watching your roses for potential show roses. You will be looking for straight strong stems. Disbud as they grow. This process removes the side buds that form between the ... the side buds for your spray. Make sure the stem is not close to other stems, which can damage leaves by nearby prickles. Continue to water and spray. Two Weeks Before ...
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Horticultural Excellence
... Excellence" while judging exhibits in a rose show. Briefly, the following constitute horticultural excellence. A straight stem, holding the bloom up proudly- a stem that says, "Look at Me!" Foliage to ... damage, nor any signs of any cultural deficiency. For example, you can have long, strong stems with big leaves that are chloritic or affected by mosaic virus. An outstanding bloom, that ...
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Tips for the Exhibitor
... 1/3, depending on the number of days until the show. Stems should be at least 18' to 20' long, and straight. Refrigerate until show morning. Water at least twice weekly to ...
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Prune When
... slightly swollen. Pruning too early, coupled with an unexpected cold snap, can result in short stems, blind shoots, and rosette type growth. Why Prune? Pruning produces strong growth in healthy canes ... by most rosarians and they come in several sizes and models. Shears with straight cutting edges will mash the stems and canes, leaving bushes susceptible to insect and disease damage. Pruning Saw ...
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