Re: The American Gardener - Gentiana

**"Gene Bush" g*@otherside.com**

    Goodness! That is certainly of interest to me. There can not be that
much difference between PA and here in Southern Indiana climate-wise. I have
never had any of the problems you mention in growing gentiana. I have
certainly killed a few species, but have not had any disease problems. *All*
of the species you tried died from disease?? Including the species native to
the eastern US? What disease was most prevalent?
    Perhaps I need to know of your experiences so I can watch my plants more
closely. Also answer any questions that may arise in the future from
readers.
    Verrry interesting....
    Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
----- Original Message -----
> Gene,
> congratulations. As a group, we've found the gentians to be beautiful, but
> disease-prone. We have attempted several species, including the fantastic
cut
> flower G. makinoi, with marginal success here in PA. In the PNW, they grow
like
> gangbusters.
> JF


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