Glossary of Terms

Anther. The part of a stamen that develops and contains pollen. Callus. Soft tissue that forms over a wounded or cut plant surface.

Chromosomes. Long threads containing DNA found within the nucleus of a cell. They are concerned with the development of the plant and contain the cell's hereditary material.

Clone. A sexually produced progeny of an individual selection (variety) .

Cultivar. A selection or kind of plant maintained in cultivation (cultivated variety) .

Cutting. A section of a plant capable of growing into a new plant.

Crown gall. A kind of plant tumor, usually at or near the soil level, caused by infection of a wound with a specific bacterium.

Dominant. Controlling, prevailing. A controlling genetic character or factor.

DNA. Abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid. A substance within the chromosomes which carries the genetic message necessary for replication of the cell.

Factor. A presumed equivalent of a gene.

Filament. The thin stalk which supports the anther. Filament and anther together comprise a stamen.

Gene. A unit of hereditary material; sections of the DNA molecules.

Graft. A method of propagation. To unite a scion (bud) with an understock.

Heredity. Genetically transmitted or transmittable from parent to offspring; relating to inheritance or heredity.

Heterozygous. Mixed, unlike (eq: factors for tallness (climber) and factors for shortness (bush) in same plant.)

Histone. A protein substance in the nucleus of cells.

Hybrid. Offspring of two different races, breeds, varieties.

Hybridize. To produce hybrids.

Internode. An interval (or space) between two eyes (or growth buds) on a stem.

Mutation. Hereditary change occurring within a cell giving rise to a new generation.

Node. The point on the stem where a leaf or leaf bud is located.

pH. A symbol to denote the acid-alkali relationship: expressed

on a scale running from 0 to 14 with 7 equal to neutral;

numbers lower than 7 (pH6) increasing acidity, and num

bers greater than 7 (pH8) increasing alkalinity.

Poke. To stick or plant cuttings into rooting medium in flat or bed.

Recessive. Subordinate; a recessive character or factor in an organism.

RNA. Abbreviation for ribonucleic acid; similar to DNA.

Seedling. A plant grown from seed.

Sport. To vary abruptly from type (as by bud variation) ; a mutation.

Stick. To plant or "poke" cuttings in the rooting medium in flat or bed.

T. Factor for tallness (climber) .

t. Factor for shortness (bush) .

Variety. A plant selection; an asexually propagated plant; clone or cultivar.

A Selected List Of Varieties

The following is but a partial list of the miniatures available and is only intended to serve as a guide. Many of the author's favorites are included. For a more complete listing it is suggested that you consult catalogs and lists from several growers such as the following:

The Conard-Pyle Company
West Grove,
Pennsylvania 19390

Mini-Roses
Station A-P. 0. Box 4255
Dallas, Texas 75208

Moore Miniature Roses (Sequoia Nursery)
2519 E. Mineral King
Visalia, California 93277

Spring Hill Nurseries
Tipp City, Ohio 45371

 

BY COLOR:

Red
'Little Buckaroo'
'Red Imp'
'Nova Red'
'Beauty Secret'
'Lori Nan'
'Dian'
'Granate'
'Frostfire'
'Tiny Jack'
'Perla de Alcanada
'Scarlet Gem'

White
'Cinderella'
'Easter Morning'
'Frosty'
'Pixie'
'Jet Trail'

Bi-Colors, Blends, Salmon-Coral, etc.
'Little Flirt'
'Baby Darling'
'Cricri'
'Jeanie Williams'
'Silver Tips'
'New Penny,

Pink
'Baby Ophelia'
'Mona Ruth'
'Pink joy'
'Fringette'
'June Time'
'Eleanor'
'Tiny Jill'
'Pixie Rose'
'Trinket'

Yellow
'Baby Gold Star'
'Bit 0' Sunshine'
'Yellow Bantam'
'Yellow Doll'
'Yellow Necklace'

CLIMBERS:
'Candy Cane'
'Climbing Jackie'
'Hi Ho'
'Pink Cameo'
'Red Wand'

FOR POTS:
'Red Imp'
'Beauty Secret'
'Lori Nan'
'Midget'
'Scarlet Gem'
'Baby Ophelia'
Rosa rouletti
'Fringette'
'June Time'
'Cinderella'

BORDERS:
'Little Buckaroo'
'Dian'
'Nova Red'
'Tiny Jack'

'Cinderella'
'Easter Morning
'Frosty'
'Baby Darling'
'Perla de Alcanada'
'Jeanie Williams

FORCING:
'Red Imp'
'Cinderella'
'Midget'
'Scarlet Gem'
Rosa rouletti
'Cricri'
'June Time'
'Fringette'

Suggestions for Forcing Miniature Roses

(Adapted from suggestions by the Conard-Pyle Co.)

1. Plant in 3 inch to 5 inch pots.
2. Use loose, rather rich, soil (see soil mixes recommended)
3. Place in sunny greenhouse bench (or window).*
4. Keep minimum temperature at 60 F. degrees.

5. Start spray program (watch for aphids, spider mites and mildew).

6. Feed lightly every 14 days.
7. Keep evenly moist.
*Plants may be started cool (50 degrees F.) for first two weeks.

'Bit 0' Sunshine'
'Frosty'
'Jet Trail'
'Yellow Bantam'
'Yellow Doll'
'Baby Darling'
'Cricri'
'Jeanie Williams'
-and others
'Baby Ophelia'
'June Time'
'Eleanor'
'Tiny Jill'
'Yellow Doll'
'Jet Trail'
'Eleanor'
'Little Buckaroo'
(large plant)
'Baby Darling'
'Jeanie Williams'
'Baby Gold Star'
'Yellow Doll'

ALL ABOUT MINIATURE ROSES

Forcing Time

Variety and local conditions will affect time necessary. Miniature roses should have a short dormant period to force well. Average forcing time (Philadelphia and similar areas) For Bud and Bloom February 15 March I March 15 April I April 15 May I

Start at 60 F. Degrees

December 10

January I

January 15

February 5

February 20

March 10

For North, Midwest, and New England areas allow a few more days.

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