new biological antidote for powdery mildew

**J*@aol.com**

Boy, it sure is quiet on the rose list. Does anyone have any experience with 
the mini called 'Sun Sprinkles'? I just started with a few mini's last year 
and found them to be extremely floriferous. We'll see how they over-winter in 
a cold but, thankfully, snow-covered Chicago. 

Just read something interesting in the Winter 2001 Brooklyn Botanic Garden 
newsletter:

"AQ10 biofungicide contains spores of the fungus Ampelomyces quisqualis which 
parasatizes various strains of powdery mildew.The product is labeled for use 
on vegetables crops; pome and stone fruit trees/ other fruit and vine crops; 
herbs and spices; and ornamentals. AQ10 has been certified for use in organic 
production by several certifying agencies. To learn more, contact Ecogen 
Inc., 2000 W. Cabot Road, #1j7j0, Langhorne, PA 19047; phone (215)757-1590; 
www.ecogeninc.com"

Since encountering powdery mildew for the first time last year on 3 'All That 
Jazz' shrub roses (in 3 different beds) and having them all defoliate no less 
than 2x, I'm mot interested in finding a safe alternative to dangerous 
pesticides. 

Does anyone know of this product or have more info on it?

What roses does anyone plan on trying for the first time this year where they 
feel it's chancy for success? Does anyone have any experience with 
All-American Rose winners being quite disease prone in their area?

Bye,

Joanie Anderson
North of Chicago

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