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Roses for the North: Performance of Shrub and Old Garden Roses at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum |
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Zuzek,K.;McNamara,S.; Pellet, H.; Richards,M.Volun |
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Based on research in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a, this report rates 196 rose cultivars and species for floral traits, bloom pattern, plant size and habit, disease and insect tolerance, and winter injury. Discusses factors affecting flowering ability, winter survival, and susceptibility to disease and insect pests. Special section on rose cultivation discusses and makes recommendations for site selection, buying stock, planting, watering, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, winter protection, and pest control. Includes USDA Hardiness Zone map of USA and Canada, Extension fact sheet on rose diseases, and 1975 Arboretum Review which contains hardiness observations on many cultivars not included in the recent study. 96 pages. Softcover. Includes 50 color photos, 14 drawings, 6 graphs, and 9 tables. For Extension educators, rose breeders, nursery and garden center personnel, landscape designers, park and public garden personnel, amateur rose growers and home gardeners. |
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06594 |
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$11.95 |
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In Stock |
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Reviewed 2000 |
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