I use the humidity dome tray set ups and I've completely closed the vents and left them open with good results. It seems, although I'm no expert but at that point I would be concerned with the temperature inside the ziplock bag or humidity dome. So far temps up to 90 seem to be ok. I like 80 degrees with 90-100% humidity. And yes I like using lighting for any indoor garden.

Whats the burrito method?

Thank you for answering.

Earlier, Hartwood posted about newspaper burritos:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/rosespro/msg110815482867.html?7

Earlier yet, grandmothers_rose posted
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/rosespro/msg072252299184.html?59

and Roseseek also posted:
http://pushingtheroseenvelope.blogspot.com/2011/05/wrapping-cuttings.html

There are further links from the blog. It seems some people have very good success by taking cuttings, stripping all the leaves, wrapping the cut pieces into barely? damp sheets of newspaper a la burrito making, placing the 'newspaper burritos' into a plastic sack, and waiting for calluses and roots. It looks like people's best success may come with a different age of wood than the cuttings I was trying for. Maybe. If I understand.

Well, I decided the newspaper method may work better for me using hardwood cuttings, the type you are referring to in your original post. Besides, what else am I going to do with my rose bush "trimmings?" I might as well try. If it does not work I'm only out some time that I would have spent surfing the Roses Forums anyway!! The general consensus is to keep trying until you find something that works for you. When you need advice or have success post a message. That's why we're here, to learn and have fun!

Yes, the harder wood cuttings are more suitable for the newspaper wrapping method. I've experimented with softer types and some did callus, but usually collapsed before setting out any real roots. End of the year prunings should make for some suitable cuttings. It has here so far this year! Good luck! Kim