Try taking samples to a local nursery. Or, maybe there is a public collection within reasonable driving distance - reasonable probably defined by how badly you want to know - that actually has the same variety, with a name.

Sure. We followed the plans for the top of this cold frame made of PVC http://www.pvcplans.com/coldframe.htm He made the bottom to fit right inside of the bed and we buried it some. We covered it with plastic drop cloth from the painting section of Lowes. Next year I will have time to plan ahead and order some thicker plastic but we were on a time crunch. I think if I had it to do over again, we would have used 1/2" pvc instead of the 3/4". We weren't able to get enough clips to hold the cover on (that's why one isn't covered) and if we had used the smaller pvc, we could have used those large 2" black binder clips to hold the plastic on. That's what I used when I lived in WA and built a hoop house. here's a link to show you what clips I'm talking about http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/838056/Office-Depot-Large-Binder-Clips-2/?cm_vc=C5203 My husband doesn't really draw out plans, kinda builds as he goes (drives me nuts but who am I to complain if he does the job) We had to try and figure out how to cover the ends since we didn't have any more clips and needed to be able to get in easily to water. I thought of lattice and we found some plastic lattice with smaller openings. On the side that gets the most wind, we covered the lattice with plastic and stapled through small cardboard pieces to help secure it. We have a heavy duty staple gun so hubby had to push down the ends on the outside with his multi tool so I wouldn't get poked. I suggested shorter staples but.... Then we just poked a few holes through the plastic and zip tied it to the frame. The other side of the lattice we left uncovered so that the plants would get some air. You could cover it but we ran out of time and it seems to work just fine. Our garden is right by the fire station on a busy road, we even had a couple of people stop and come see them and ask how we built them. If you need close up pictures of any of it, let me know. I have a couple on my blog but I could email more. Something else we did, since we get so much bloody wind, I tied zip ties around the bottom of the frame and stapled them to the box. One good gust when we were putting the ends on almost sent the whole thing flying. So far seems to be holding on just fine. Here is a link that might be useful: my blog

So far the IGUANA cuttings are still looking good. It'll be two weeks for those on Thursday. The leaves dropped and new growth is sprouting and the canes are looking supple. When I did the cuttings outside last yr, they would begin to turn black within about a week. So I think this is going to work!! I'm so excited! Even if I only get one or two to root of each variety I try, I'll be happy!!! And the SHOGUN buds are still holding tight and keeping the darker coloring, despite my cat Lola nibbling on them.

Florists roses are grown in a greenhouse. They are then cut into a bundle , packaged and shipped to a nursery or a florist As you can see they start off in a different way then a gardeners rose. When they get to the florist, they are cut back and placed in a cooler. They may be in the cooler for a week, until someone buys them or a design is made. More handling for the poor rose. Finally when a customers gets the roses, they have gone through a lot. That is usually the main reason florists roses don't last a long time in the warmth of the house. They also don't have a fragrance because the petals are bred much thicker than any of the garden types so the roses can stand all the handling and packaging they go through. So to root a florist rose, it will be easier if the roe has been a vigorous grower. If it was a weaker grower, then it is not your fault it won't make roots. Take about 5 cuts and do them all in a different way. Try rooting in florist oasis, potatoes, plain vermiculite etc Place each cutting in a large clear pop bottle to keep it moist.This helps to see if you are getting a fungus or if the roots are starting. When you see roots starting unscrew the top. Let's see if this works. https://buffalo-niagaragardening.com/2013/10/15/grow-rose-bush-from-wedding-bouquet-or-use-any-roses-you-get-from-the-florist/