In a message dated 04/20/2000 5:19:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tucker@ticon.net writes: << Supposedly, (according to the two women working there) willows are so prolific that soaking branch cuttings in water will infuse into the water, similar properties to rooting hormone. Has anyone else heard of / tried this? >> I have heard this from several people, including some who have had success using willow water with rose cuttings. I don't have any willows, so I haven't tried it myself. Marilyn