Re: Borer hunt; doomed Bishop dahlia tuba?


In a message dated 96-04-21 10:12:13 EDT, you write:

>
>Kathy, what DOOMS your dahlias?  I'm growing my first this season (the
>sought-after 'Bishop of Llandaff' that I've been seeking after for three
>years*), and would like to avoid heartbreak.
>
>

Lack of interest in doing ANYTHING in the dirt when the temperature drops.
 (This is also known as laziness).

I second the motion for Heronswood.... one of the VERY best catalogs for
finding cool stuff... and just plain GOOD reading!

Re:  borer...you'll know when you're feeling a borer rather than a bloomstalk
 (new poll...how many people are out there running their fingers down the
leaves looking for the signs of bloom?  Fess UP)

Kathy Guest
Who's sweet Leonard has fired up the laptop...given a 10 minute lesson..and
is sending it to CA with KG!





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