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Are the heavy growth stems that come from the base of the rose in late summer and early fall “wild” or “sucker” growth?

April 26, 2017base early growth heavy late summer Rose stems sucker WILD

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Are the heavy growth stems that come from the base of the rose in late summer and early fall “wild” or “sucker” growth?

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No. These are usually new and good canes for your rose. If they harden off sufficiently before cold weather they are fine new canes that should be preserved. If the shoots come from below the knuckle or bud union, they are “wild growth”, or suckers and should be removed.