From: "jammer" j@mmer
Subject: Cross pollination?
Date: Monday, May 05, 2003 3:03 AM

Hi again..

I have 3 different kinds of rose bushes. Sorry, Oklahoma is the only
name i remember. I thought one was a Tropicana? Anyway, they started
out peach, dull pink, and red. Now they are about 6 shades. Thank
Goodness the bush retains it's original scent as they are all
different. And the color change doesn't annoy me, especially since i
have a brilliant deep pink one for the first time this week, but i am
just curious, is this the work of the bees and butterflies?

You have rootstock suckers of Dr. Huey intermingled in with the desirable
rose that is grafted on top. Take a pair of pliers and rip off any canes
originating from below the bud union and you may can save the desired
varieties.If you do not remove the suckers, your desired rose will gradually
weaken and die. Generally, Dr. Huey makes an appearance if the rose on top
is damaged by winter weather or has been sufficiently weakened by disease or
dieback.

Sunflower
MS 7b