On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 17:40:40 GMT, "Theo Asir"
wrote:


There is probably a selection
bias involved. A plant that
is vigorous enough to live on its
own roots is probably vigorous enough
to fight of disease etc.

Theo, please tell me, when you plant a bare root, how many of the
canes usually make it and how many die? Nobody answered that one. I
thought two or three good ones was fine. Or should they all sprout? I
did care for mine, looked at them every day, did not fert, watered
deeply AND moistened canes, mounded pine straw.