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6 years ago

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Hello. I want to replace some of the original metal name/ID tags that have somehow or another gotten lost from my roses. I want the very kind of little round tag with the raised letters that hang from a cane by a wire that roses have at the nursery when you buy them. Anyone know where I can buy those? I'd like to order them by the specific name of the various ones that I'm missing. Someone makes those somewhere. Anyone know where and how to get them? I can't find any such thing with Goog searching.

I understand that even if I find such a place, ordering small quantities or individual tags might not be possible but I have to start somewhere. Also, thank you in advance but I'm not looking for suggestions for substitute tags or DIY tags. And yes, I already know that those things supposedly kill the plant or some such but I've never seen that happen in forty years of growing roses. So, please just tips on where I might be able to find the actual tags. Thank you.

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sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)

6 years ago

I got these pretty cheap on ebay. They are called, Impress-O-Tags. There are 100 tags to a pack. I think they also come in a copper color.

They aren't super fancy but you just use a pen to press on the soft metal to impress the name. I got them about 3 yrs ago and they have held up perfectly in our hot, damp, sunny climate. They come with wires to attach them on a stem etc.

I have so many plants (not just roses) that these are perfect for me. I hybridize and I can write seedling dates and other details on the back of the tags and names etc on the front so they are really handy.

~Sjn

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ac91z6
6 years ago
I know Heirloom has them and you can order custom tags from them. $5 apiece, from what I'm seeing on their website. They don't have RAISED letters but instead they are engraved, if that makes a difference.
rifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
6 years ago
Many small mom and pop dog tag operations likely can produce what you require - matching the shape/size/thickness/material/embossing (and possibly even color) that you associate with original rose tags. Doubtful anyone will supply the wire. Check online.

I realize that if you know the business has a canine or military (or military wannabe) focus, the product may not meet your needs.
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Interesting point Henry, I totally overlooked that. While many could have deteriorated away it would be interesting to know as we have found much older, and somewhat similar, items in the ground. With the owners permission *chuckle* I dug around both roses at the house this post was intended for and got nothing but a bunch of stabs from thorns...these bushes should be classified as weapons! The smell from these bushes, which have not been in bloom for 2 - 4 months, is amazing. Can't wait till late winter to get some cuttings. Thanks for the info folks.
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Rather than use a stake with a tag attached, I ended up using black plastic "gutter guard" screening. I make a circle around the base of the rose using UV cable ties to close the loop. I then attach the label to the cutter guard. The picture below may help make it clear. https://picasaweb.google.com/HAKuska/HenrySRoses#slideshow/5070748980103566482 I feel that this worked better than a stake as I had the same problem that seil had: "My problem with tags that stick in the soil and not tied to the rose is that they seem to disappear on me." I suspect that deer or other "critters" dislodged the stakes. Here is a link that might be useful: picture of use of cutter guard
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keithruck- Generally, everything I need for gardening I can find at a really good price at Steuber Distributing Company in Snohomish. Have you tried them? And if you want really cheap, you can always use a tin snips on aluminum cans to make your own tags. If you want something classier, you can also probably get thin aluminum sheet at a metal supplier and cut that up.
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I too use metal tags ... I have found: 1. Plastic tags marked with permanent marker last 1/2 a season at most w/o re-marking ... the sun bleaches out the marker quickly 2. I find the furry critters in the area love plastic tags ... so much so they take them home with them ... I don't know why. To this day I make a map of the orchard each time I put my containers out as I can guarantee I will be missing tags by the end of the season. 3. I now use simple copper tags that are wired to the tree with copper wire. These tags are easily scribed by putting the tag on a soft surface (a magazine) and writing on the tag with a ball point pen. They are permanent and I have not lost one yet. -Steve
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Prettypetals_GA_7-8
6 years ago
Search for Cori Ann’s thread on the pretty ones she made. You can get the machine and tags on amazon. There’s some really cute tags too if you’re interested. I want to order one but haven’t yet.
ac91z6
6 years ago
Rifis, that's the right word! I couldn't think of what the term was and now I'll feel dumb for a couple days. I really should have known that.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
6 years ago
Sultry, I know these aren't the round ones the OP wanted, but they are exactly what I've been wanting. Thank you!
Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I like those Impress-O-Tags, Sjn, Love the hearts.

I don't have that many roses, so I purchased these stainless steel round tags at Pettags4less.com for $3.89 each free shipping. Both sides are engraved and the first two lines are no additional charge. They have held up well. The company must think I have a lot of pets with long names, Annie Laurie McDowell, Rhapsody in Blue, Yellow Sweetheart, Quick Sliver, etc.

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