Cuttings are “slips” cut from the plant, which if kept in damp sand will take root.
New geranium plants are usually procured in this way. In fact, the old plant is often cut entirely up into sections and each section is planted in an earthen pot. They are kept damp, and soon throw out roots. The new plants of the geranium will bloom much better than the old one, especially in winter, in the house.
Many roses will readily grow out-of-doors from cuttings. Among these are the Rambler roses, the Dorothy Perkins being one of the easiest to raise. Among the Hybrid Tea roses, the La France grows readily from cuttings.
Cuttings, however, do best if raised under glass, in a greenhouse.
Each little cutting may have its own greenhouse. This is arranged by—
Growing Rose Cuttings Under Glass Jars
At any time in warm weather some cuttings will take root under an inverted jar. The best time to experiment, however, is in the Spring or in August.
The tip cut from a strong growing shoot, or cane, does best. It should have at least three joints, one of which is near the base. After all the leaves but one, and the tip are cut off, the “slip” is placed in damp sandy soil up to one-third of its length, and covered over with an inverted quart jar. The glass jar is the little cutting’s own hot-house where it will have wonderfully good conditions for “taking root.”
Do not lift the jar for many a day, but keep the soil well watered.