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Archive for September 25th, 2006

Word of the day: intergeneric cross

September 25, 2006 By: Garden Dictionary Category: Garden Dictionary

A very rare type of hybrid formed between plants of two different genera. It is indicated by the symbol × before the genus name. For example, the Leyland cypress, × Cupressocyparis leylandii, is a cross between Cupressus macrocarpa and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis.

Knowing Your Miniature Roses

September 25, 2006 By: Ken Austin Category: Gardens - Flower

This article on miniture roses should be of great interest to anyone with even a passing interest in gardening, especially rose gardening. It lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with caring for miniature rose bushes.

Miniature roses have all of the fragrance and beauty of a regular rose, but they have smaller blooms. These particular roses are great for indoor planting.

Miniature roses are one of many varieties of roses available widely. These roses, as their name implies, are smaller versions of the more common roses. They offer the same beauty and fragrances as their larger cousins. The consumer can find a large selection in a variety of colors and shape available to them. (more…)