Re: Re: TB: Purple-based foliage
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: TB: Purple-based foliage
- From: L*
- Date: Wed, 25 Apr 01 16:19:43 +0100
Hi Neil,
>I remember reading that moth balls scattered around in the iris will
>ward of deer.
I must admit to loving deer. I'd prefer they not eat my irises, but
frankly, if it's a choice between losing a year of bloom or watching
Bambi starve to death, I can easier live without the bloom. In fact, I do
feed the deer corn every evening hoping to fill their bellies
sufficiently to save my irises. About all that's managed to do so far is
inspire them to hang around my yard in ever-increasing numbers. Oh well.
:-(
>Seems this would be a good addition to the CL. It helps identify
>several varieties. On HTB, I note both Vanda Song and Skywalker have
>some rosy pigment in leaf bases ...
>Another characteristic is purple tinting to spathes on some
>varieties. ...
>Some recent catalogs mention pigmentation in the bloomstalk in some
>varieties.
I think any such observable pigments would be helpful additions to the CL
descriptions. I don't understand why so many of the CL listings are so
brief. It seems to me that the AIS would want to maintain as in-depth
plant descriptions as possible in their files for purposes of positive
plant ID, both now and in the future.
>Your data base promises to have considerable value. I'll be glad to
>contribute as time goes on.
Thanks, Neil. I knew you would. :-)
Laurie
zone 3b, northern MN
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