Re: Collecting Louisianas/Was: Winter Kill

> Date:          Fri, 5 Apr 96 11:39:47 MST
> Reply-to:      iris-l@Rt66.com
> From:          SCHAFFCM@SNYBUFAA.CS.SNYBUF.EDU
> To:            Multiple recipients of list <iris-l@Rt66.com>
> Subject:       Re: Collecting Louisianas/Was: Winter Kill

> Louisianas grow well (so other members in W New York say, mine are new to
> my garden) in the North.  Anyone else with some experiences in the north?
> I hear we have to keep them damp -- may do well with sibs and japs -- and
> keep them confined.  Anyone with sources?  Rodney: is this a general offer?
> Carolyn Schaffner, Buffalo NY

Louisianas do well in the north if varieties are chosen somewhat 
carefully and certain precautions are taken. They are heavy feeders, 
and must accomplish a lot in a shorter growing season than they would 
in their native territory. They take a few years to adapt to the cold 
if they are moved from warmer areas, so for faster bloom, it's better 
to buy from a nursery farther north. Redbud Iris Nursery is an 
excellent source, I have them, and there are a few more. I would say 
it is essential to buy the book,"The Louisiana Iris" edited by the 
Soc. for LA Iris, and printed by Texas Garden Press. I am away from 
home right now, and don't have the address handy, but can get it when 
I get back.
regards,
 
J. Steven Brown              Mt. Gretna Gardens      
                             Iris and Daylilies.                               
2493 Pinch Road
Manheim, PA 17545-9466
USA                     Internet:jsbrown@redrose.net
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