Statement of Responsibility: by S.E. McFadden and others.
Rose Culture ..---..--------.. --------.-...-- ---------.---..---..
Dorm ant Plants ......... ..- ...- ..- ..... ..... ...... .
Protection from Wind Damage ....- ....... .......- ..
F fertilization ...... ... ... ......--.. .... .. ..
M ulching .... ..... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .
in foreground of taller varieties.
space than in colder climates.
duce wind injury is necessary.
are suited to local conditions.
ers and a better color effect.
the Appendix on pages 48-50.
erally have the best displays.
been used for this purpose.
ida to justify weekly care.
els with plantings of roses.
use as a "Living Rose Fence".
kind of root system present.
gives the best results. Dr.
before pruning shows the growth advantage of the plant on R.
size and number of canes.
Grade number 1 is best.
grades-"Florida F a n c y,"
six hours during the day.
are preferred for this reason.
ly acid soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5).
for best growth of rose plants.
tural drainage tile is installed.
mixed with the other soil.
planting hole for each plant.
evenly to a depth of 12 inches.
post takes time to prepare.
tion of lime to raise the pH.
if the pH is greater than 6.5.
cept strongly acid sandy soils.
injury in storage or in transit.
will soon shrivel and die.
sold in bloom, are ready for planting.
soil around the roots after.planting.
rainfall is about 50 inches.
plants to drop older leaves.
leached from the root area.
fertilizers a f t e r planting.
come deficient in certain soils.
also harmful to the plant.
some nutrients to the plants.
rials to the surface of the bed.
Replenish it as it decomposes.
age as possible on the plant.
der to remove all basal buds.
plants to a manageable size.
to nine weeks after pruning.
tected with a pruning paint.
at the point of juncture.
which they are to be used.
loosen and start to unfurl.
and away from heating units.
tices may result in failure.
the spring and fall months.
pendix II on pages 51-55.
riods of six hours or longer.
within 5 to 10 days.
but does not cause defoliation.
variety, and (D) is leaf from susceptible variety.
by the presence of free water.
var. Ma Perkins; (right) var. Betty Prior.
(left) Marie Van Houtte; (center) Bravo; (right) Red Pinnochio.
disease is caused by a virus.
trol measures should be taken.
of rust in other locations.
pruning wound or an injury.
ened by some other cause.
defoliated by b 1 ac k spot.
lower branches may be killed.
fibrous roots of roses (Fig. 9).
and most aphids are wingless.
Fig. 0.-phids feeding on new growth.
Fig. 10.-Aphids feeding on new growth.
Fig. 11.-Spider mite injury and webbing.
base of petals and in center of flower.
Fig. 13.-A cottony-cushiony scale on the petiole under a leaf.
is about 1/s-inch in length.
Fig. 16.-Beetle damage to rose bud.
stage of moths and butterflies.
metallic blue or green in color.
on the supply of food.
to line its egg nest.
nized or stainless steel tank.
the tank, which is essential.
mercial unit with 15 gallon tank.
tinued on a regular basis.
bottom surfaces of the leaves.
ing while it is cool.
placed in a small container.
are noticeably hard to wet.
ly and store in a dry place.
tain oil should be avoided.
result in severe leaf drop.
(C) leaf spotting and distortion.
of little value to the plant.
poison gas and poison baits.
erably 8 feet) spacing between plants.
in Florida. All of these are known by various local names.
diseases. Allow at least 4 feet spacing between plants.
cations may be needed during the "rainy"
not clean up heavy infections.
Rose spraying should be done carefully. Follow recommendations. Measure pesticides accurately.
varieties are more sensitive than others. If injury is excessive, reduce pesticide rate or try other materials.
cide. Do not add wetting agents to Phaltan sprays.
Most fungicides and insecticides recommended can be combined in a single spray unless otherwise indicated.
space, and the gas moves into the soil.
from wild hosts to cultivated plants.
46% E.C. 1 teaspoon most any time of year.
Most troublesome on flower buds.
two applications 7 to 10 days apart.
single spray. Several general purpose mixtures are available which contain 3 or more of the above insecticides and miticides.
tA wetting agent should be ... *.. tablee ,*-. ,' '' Emulsifiable concentrates (E.C.) contain wetting agent.
Agricultural Extension Service, University of Florida.