I'd be willing to raise some as well. I was planning on digging a new
wetland "bed" this spring, and I'm more conservationist than
horticulturalist at heart anyways.
Sean Z
Quoting Rodney Barton <r*@yahoo.com>:
> Hi Greg! Are you volunteering or just commenting! :) I wish it grew that well
> for me!
>
>
> R
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>
> ________________________________
> From: Greg McCullough <g*@iriscitygardens.com>
> To: i*@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, December 9, 2010 3:23:30 PM
> Subject: RE: [iris-species] Conservation of Iris nelsonii habitat
>
>
> ï
> Hi Rodney, we've grown it here since 1994 when we acquired it from
> Bois d'Arc.
> It is almost always one of the most prolific Louisiana iris in our beds. We
> transplanted only 10 this September but in two years when we dig
> that bed we'll
> have lots and lots. It's one of those iris you can plant to control your
> kudzu...
>
> Greg McCullough
> Iris City Gardens
> Primm Springs, TN (just southwest of Nashville)
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: i*@yahoogroups.com [mailto:i*@yahoogroups.com]On
>> Behalf Of Rodney Barton
>> Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:12 PM
>> To: i*@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [iris-species] Conservation of Iris nelsonii habitat
>>
>>
>> Sounds good! I just would like to be able to say "here are some
>> folks with
>> experience growing it".
>>
>> Will is putting together the winter newsletter. Your piece on the
>> encyclopedia should be in it.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> R
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>>
> ________________________________
> From: Robert Pries <r*@embarqmail.com>
>> To: i*@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Thu, December 9, 2010 2:57:19 PM
>> Subject: Re: [iris-species] Conservation of Iris nelsonii habitat
>>
>>
>> Rodney: Although I have grown it in the past in Missouri, I do not
>> have it in
>> Noirth Carolina at present, but in some ways it should be easier to grow
>> here.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rodney Barton" <r*@yahoo.com>
>> To: i*@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2010 3:44:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: [iris-species] Conservation of Iris nelsonii habitat
>>
>>
>> Thanks Bob! Do you grow nelsonii presently? I'll ask if the IE
>> can help.
>>
>> Later!
>> R
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>>
>>
>>
> ________________________________
> From: Robert Pries <r*@embarqmail.com>
>> To: i*@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Thu, December 9, 2010 12:44:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [iris-species] Conservation of Iris nelsonii habitat
>>
>>
>> Rodney: I would be willing to help: I could do this in two ways
>> 1. growing the plants as suggested and 2. publicizing these conservation
>> efforts on the Iris Encyclopedia. Let me know if there is any interest,
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rodney Barton" <r*@yahoo.com>
>> To: i*@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:08:54 PM
>> Subject: [iris-species] Conservation of Iris nelsonii habitat
>>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> This was posted to the LA iris list by Mark Schexnayder. I though
>> it would be
>> of interest to this group as well. Apologies to those of you that
>> will get it
>> twice. I've been talking off list with Jeff Weeks, and one area
>> where they
>> think they will need help is in growing out seedlings to be
>> replanted in the
>> wild and in display gardens. Contact me if you are interested
>> and have some
>> available bed space
>>
>> Rod
>>
>>
>> The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), with help and
>> guidance of many of the same SLI "partners in crime" (Benny, Jeff,
>> Rusty/Bud
>> and Patrick, Buddy, etc.) has started an effort to preserve, and
>> educate the
>> public about, the rarest of Louisiana Iris, I. nelsonii. With only
>> approximately 1200 acres left of wild habitat, this only indiginous
>> plant to
>> Louisiana is obviosuly in need of protection if it is to survive in its
>> native state. Towards this goal, the LDWF has worked with the State
>> Legislature to secured $75K to work with landowners on conserving and
>> enhancing the remaining habitat Southeast of Abbeville, possible
>> expansion of
>> range, and to education of the public about this the plant and
>> the need to
>> preserve it's habitat. preserving the conditions that conserve
>> the "Abbeville Red" will ensure the well being of all the other
>> native plants
>> and animals that depend on this unique and beautiful swamp. Much of this
>> money will go to supporting local land owners to conserve the "natural"
>> hydrology. The LDWF Secretary, Robert Barham, has stepped up
>> tremendously,
>> and has already secured a Cooperative Endevour Agreement with
>> Louisiana State
>> Parks to have an educational area in the brand-new Palmetto State Park
>> located a few miles from the Iris nelsonii "mother-land". While many
>> landowners have embraced the new conservation efforts, we have
>> yet to find
>> any will to allow public access to their property for a board
>> walk or nature
>> trail. The State Park will offer a near identical and safe
>> alternative within
>> a stones throw away.
>>
>>
>> We are still in the fact-finding and learning stages of this effort, so
>> please feel free to offer advice and suggestions!
>> Jeff Weeks, Buddy and I have spoken about some initiatives that
>> some of you
>> may want to be involved in, such as growing our collected or
>> donated nelsonii
>> seed for replanting into the swamps and display gardens. Hopefully
>> we will have someone from LDWF give a presentation @ the upcoming SLI
>> convention, and have an article for the magazine soon. We have already
>> secured a few donated plants (and promises), and hope to engage
>> the society
>> in growing out collected seeds for replanting in the wild and in display
>> areas? We are actively seeking old habitat maps from the
>> collecting days and
>> copies of pertinent article. Thanks to everyone who has helped
>> bring it this
>> far to date! Hope your beds are well mulched. Sorry for the long
>> email. Mark
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