How about Dr. Huey? http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=1550&tab=10
Its not Rosa Multiflora, the other common root stock.
Jeff, Southeast Michigan, Zone 5
"Laura from MomsRetro.com" <laurabiz@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>I wonder if it is rootstock. Most roses are grafted onto a rootstock
> (because they are breeding for color, not roots).
>
> Sometimes it can take over the original rose (especially after 20
> years). You can usually tell by the small red roses, and sometimes
> the leafs are smaller than normal too. Usually they only bloom once a
> year.
>
> They're still perfectly fine roses, they just might have a name. And
> they may actually have a SMELL!
>
> All roses bloom on new wood, so it's best to prune in winter or early
> spring. You can prune now to remove dead wood or stray canes, but
> nothing too drastic. And give it a little 1/2 strength fertilizer.
> Good luck
>
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