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),
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
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
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.
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
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
Good soil means good roses. However, what makes soil good is not simple; it is highly complex. There are three possible sources from which rose roots can extract their nutrients;
Climbing roses are not only magnificent in bloom but versatile as well. No matter how small your garden or backyard is, there is always room for at least one climbing
How do you grow roses good enough to win the Nicholson Bowl?” This question is frequently put to Edward Sima of Seattle, Washington, who won the most coveted prize of
Have you ever considered what a lucky thing it is that one of our favorite flowers – the rose – grows as a vine and a bush? That may be