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Welcome to our Beginner's Page! We have assembled a variety of reference information and articles to make it easier to get the best results for the time you spend on your roses. Check out the following: Information on Spray Programs, click here. Beginner's Articles by season click here. Archived Articles in the American Rose, click here. The
list of products, below, was developed to give beginners a good idea of what
products are needed for a preventative spray program, for personal protection
from chemical sprays, and to feed and care for your roses. If you have any
questions or need more information, feel free to call our sales office at
1-888-600-9665. |
Banner Maxx (pint)
Now at a lower price! Banner Maxx is our most popular fungicide. (Click on the image to find out why.) |
Honor Guard PPZ (pint) New Lower Price!$57.99 Finally, a generic alternative to the very popular Banner Maxx. New Honor Guard PPZ has the same active ingredient (propiconazole) as Banner Maxx and is the same concentration (14.3%). A direct replacement for Banner Maxx but at a price that is $15 less! Not available for shipment to California, Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. |
Mancozeb (liquid pint)$29.99 Works the same as Pentathlon DF except packaged in a liquid form that is easier to mix. Great for eliminating blackspot. Usage is 1 tablespoon per gallon. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN NY STATE. |
Orthene WP 97% (.773 lb)
$31.99 New Orthene 97% for ornamentals! A proven general insecticide! (click image for more information.) |
Indicate 5
We highly recommend the use of this wonderful spreader/sticker with your pesticide spray. (click on photo for more information.) Indicate 5 (Quart) $24.99 Indicate 5 (One Gallon) $51.99 |
Dual Cartridge Pesticide Respirator
Don't put off getting the respirator you know you need to protect your lungs from Pesticides while spraying. Remember, if you can smell it, you are breathing it. Now available in a small size for smaller men's or women's faces. (click image for more information.) Dual Cartridge Respirator (standard size; fits most faces) $35.99 Dual Cartridge Respirator (for small faces) $35.99 |
Nitril Disposable Gloves
Protect your hands from pesticides! (Click on image for details.) Nitril Gloves Size Small $22.99 Nitril Gloves Size Medium $22.99 Nitril Gloves Size Large $22.99 Nitril Gloves Size X-Large $22.99 |
Tyvek Coveralls
Protect your clothes and body while spraying! Tyvek combines light weight, durable wearability and high barrier characteristics. Each coverall has sewn seams and a zipper front. Eliminate the need to wash spray clothing in your washing machine while protecting your body from spray residue. We use these about 10 times and then throw away. White. Please specify size. Click on Image for sizing chart. Tyvek Coveralls Size Small $9.95 Tyvek Coveralls Size Medium $9.95 Tyvek Coveralls Size Large $9.95 Tyvek Coveralls Size X Large $9.95 Tyvek Coveralls Size XX Large $9.95 |
Mills Magic Mix 20 lb.
$27.99 Get more of "The Mix" for the money with the 20 pound bag. Remember, shipping is Free to the lower 48 states. (Click on the image to discover why people are using Mills Magic Mix.) |
Mills Easy Feed Liquid 1 Gallon$39.99 All the goodness of the granular Easy Feed in the convenience of a liquid concentrate. (14-6-4) Use 1 tablespoon per gallon per plant for hybrid teas and floribundas and 1 teaspoon per gallon per plant for miniatures. We like to feed every other week. |
Felco #2 Pruner$56.99 Treat yourself or someone you love to a pair of Felco pruners. This is the original model of FELCO pruners, unchanged for over forty years. The Felco #2 pruner is considered to be the standard by which all other pruners are compared. Solid forged metal alloy handles are complemented by a Swiss precision-made hardened cutting blade (replaceable) and an anvil blade with a sap groove. A hardened bolt and nut assure exact adjustment of both the cutting and anvil blades. A rubber cushion and shock absorber provide smooth working and soft closing of this pruner. Solid-forged metal alloy handles are complemented by a Swiss precision-made hardened, replaceable cutting blade and an anvil blade with a sap groove. Includes adjustment key. Packaged in attractive plastic package suitable for storage, with instructions for care and maintenance tips. Length 8 1/2 inches, Weight 8.5 ounces. Recommended cutting capacity is 1.0 inches. World Class. |
Felco #6 pruner$54.99 Designed for those with smaller hands who may prefer a smaller, lighter pruner. This is one incredibly well-made bypass pruner. If you're looking for the FELCO quality we love so much, but the FELCO 2 or FELCO 8 are just too big for you, get the FELCO 6. It's comfortable to use yet every bit as sturdy and powerful as any other of the FELCO pruners. This great tool is ideal for small pruning work such as grape vines, shrubs and young trees, it is also the first choice of many florists and perfect for miniature roses. The anvil blade is screw-mounted for easy replacement. The shorter blades facilitate closer cutting to the stem of the plant. Includes adjustment key. Packaged in attractive plastic package suitable for storage, with instructions for care and maintenance tips. Length 7 1/4 inches, Weight 7.5 ounces. Recommended cutting capacity is 0.8 inches. |
Goatskin GlovesYes, roses have thorns, but your fingers won't if you protect them with goatskin gloves. The only leather that is highly resistant to thorn punctures. Soft, but extremely tough. Also great for planting and other gardening chores. Be sure to specify size. Goatskin Gloves Size Small $16.99 Goatskin Gloves Size Medium $16.99 Goatskin Gloves Size Large $16.99 Goatskin Gloves Size X Large $16.99 |
Hudson Rose and Garden 1/2 Gallon SprayerEndorsed by the American Rose Society, this 1/2 gallon sprayer is the perfect size for small gardens. Great for a greenhouse or for potted plants. Saves money by making it simple to mix smaller amounts of chemcials. The light weight is easy on the back. Remember that shipping is included in the price. Perfect for beginners. Also great for misting blooms for thrips control. |