The Virginia Rose: A Stunning Addition to Your Garden
Not all of our “Best” ornamentals come from the Orient; this beautiful native American rose is proof of that. A native from Newfoundland to Virginia and westward to Missouri, this
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Reach New Heights with Climbing Roses: Get the Scoop
Many kinds of climbing roses are available today. These include eight classes of types (ramblers, large-flowered climbers, pillars, everblooming climbers, climbing hybrid teas, climbing polyanthus, climbing floribundas, and trailing roses),
Reviving Grandmother’s Roses: Bringing Back Yesterday’s Treasures
During the centuries, the rose has reigned as the queen of flowers. Several distinct types have attained popularity, each, in its turn, considered the acme of rose perfection. Yet, many
Exploring the World of Rose Breeding: Adventure Ahead
One of the twentieth century’s miracles is the progress made in scientific plant breeding. Unattractive color, shape, or texture in a flower that is good in other respects are no
Living Color: The Beauty of Roses in Your Garden Landscape
Just as each year the consumer looks forward to new models in automobiles, TV sets, refrigerators, etc., the gardener looks forward to the introduction of the new “models” in roses.
Timeless Elegance: The Beauty of Heirloom Roses
You will be surprised to learn, perhaps, that you may still purchase and grow roses that were brought to Europe from the Holy Lands by the crusaders; or that you
Roses in Bloom: A Guide to Planting in the Fall
Planting Procedure For African Violet Cuttings Mouse Ear African Violets In a few more weeks, tiny “mouse-ear” African violet leaves will push their way up from the roots at the
Zinnias In Pots
Zinnias are one of the most underappreciated garden staples out there. Depending on the species, you can grow these beautiful annuals from the inhospitable USDA hardiness zone 2 to the
Shearing Without Fearing Marks A Good Gardener
The gardener who knows how and which plants to shear, and is not afraid to cut, will have a neater garden and often a second crop of blossoms, sometimes a
Easy Perennials For Every Gardener
There are literally hundreds of different kinds of Ludy, herbaceous perennial flowers which may be grown in our gardens. Because some of these require considerable maintenance—special attention of one kind