Re: NEW STUFF
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- Subject: Re: NEW STUFF
- From: J* W*
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 07:39:56 -0500
Chick,
I've tried the Repellex tablets on some violas that seem to be a deer deli.
It was okay for about 1 month but then the deer set in again. Expensive
control for a month!
Jeff
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From: Chick <chick@bridgewoodgardens.com>
To: hosta-open@mallorn.com <hosta-open@mallorn.com>
Date: Saturday, January 08, 2000 10:16 AM
Subject: NEW STUFF
>We went to the Maryland Nurseryman's show yesterday and found a couple
>of things of interest.
>
>First, from Q&Z, I asked about Zillis's book and the lady at the booth
>said it should be available very soon but will only be available from
>Q&Z, not in bookstores. I don't know if this is true or why, but that's
>what she said. She also said that she thought it would be available at
>wholesale from them, and if so I will get some copies for sale.
>
>The second thing I fould that might be of interest is a product called
>Repellex systemic tablets which contain a chemical reputed to be the
>most bitter tasting substance known. We've seen information on this
>product before, and it is supposed to be the most effective deer
>repellent on the market, but I didn't know that it came in tablets that
>are systemic, which means that the roots and rhizome taste bad too.
>They apparently last for up to two years and have some fertilizer
>incorporated. The guy assured me that they really work, and if you
>can't trust a salesman, who can you trust? Actually, we've heard some
>good things about the spray for deer, but don't know anyone who has used
>the tablets. Cost is just under 40 cents per tablet and it looks like
>2-3 per plant would be necessary.
>
>There was also an awesome display of Bobcats that my wife won't let me
>have.
>
>Chick
>
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