THIS is a good time to take, cuttings of roses and woody plants. Roses can in general be rooted outside if started now. Not all roses root as readily and obligingly as others, so complete success cannot be assured.
Frequently the easiest way to get a plant particularly if it is a scarce variety is to beg a cutting. Cuttings or slips should be stuck into an open, free draining soil out of full sun. Heavier garden soil can be lightened by digging in coarse sand. The intention should be to ensure the cuttings will obtain sufficient moisture without being so saturated that they rot.
Side shoots with a heel i.e., a particle of the parent branch attached or cut up sections of stem four or five inches long can be stuck two to three inches into the ground. Most of the foliage should be removed so the twig does not die of exhaustion trying to draw up moisture to maintain an excess of leaves or buds. Firm in gently so the cutting is well gripped in the ground and not liable to shaking or movement.