CULT: Bacterial Leaf Spot
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- Subject: CULT: Bacterial Leaf Spot
- From: v* l*
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 03:26:48 -0700 (PDT)
> Message text written by Bill Shear:
>
> >
> It appears that there is no good immediate remedy for
> bacterial leaf spot
> but drier weather, though I think some people have tried
> agricultural
> antibiotics. This I am loath to do because it is a quick
> way to select for
> antibiotic resistance in the environment, something we
> don't need more of.
>
> Does anyone have any more ideas?<
--- Sharon McAllister <73372.1745@compuserve.com> wrote:
>
> My last-ditch remedy for iris rots that don't respond to
> conventional
> treatments is akin to the pioneer family's use of
> bourbon:
>
> Gunshot or knife wound? Disinfect with bourbon.
>
> Upset stomach with fever? A shot of bourbon to kill the
> germs.
>
> Sore throat & cough? Ditto. Dilute for children with
> equal parts honey and
> citrus juice. [A great way to turn kids OFF the taste of
> alcohol for
> life!]
>
V sez:
This works!!! I have found that if I take a shot of
bourbon after losing a favorite iris, I feel slightly
better. And if I lose a bunch at the same time, I can go
through a whole bottle and have a heck of a day!!!
=====
Vince Lewonski
vincelewonski@yahoo.com
Secane, Pennsylvania, USA Zone 6b
As cool as Puff Daddy, but with more irises and less guns.
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