Re: CULT: Propagation by Partition of Rhizome--for Sharon

My interpretation of the excerpt is that 'mature' could be those that have
bloomed already and will not do so again.

'Commercial propagation on a larger scale' might mean MORE than the two to
6 any given iris might increase in a given season?  For those listers who
do raise iris for sale - this might be beneficial to try.  I agree -
perhaps with something that isn't price at $40 per.  Thank you So Much!
Sharon




At 02:24 PM 4/21/98 -0600, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-04-21 07:52:06 EDT, you write:
>
><<  Does this mean a piece of a rhizome will eventually make new iris
> plants?  Would I dare, for example, purchase the $40 Honey Mustard TB
> rhizome and slice it into several pieces for several plants sufficient to
> make a statement?  Is this method as sure as, or any faster than, the
> natural seasonal increase?  >>
>
>Hi, Sharon,
>
>Here's a scrap of wisdom from the past for you. I keep intending to try it
but
>the only things I've got enough of to experiment with already grow like
weeds,
>so I haven't yet.
>
>"For commercial propagation on a larger scale, the mature rhizomes arre cut
>into half-inch sections and placed in coldframes with sand, where they
develop
>advantitious buds. Here a proper relation of moisture and aeration is
>necessary to ensure good results, since too vigorous forcing causes rot "
>
>Bearded Iris: A Perennial Suited to All Gardens (p.31)
>Austin W.W. Sand
>Cornell Extension Bulletin Number 112, 1925, (Cornell University, Ithaca,
>N.Y.)
>
>As I have had occasion to mention in the past, this classic publication is
>available in reprint facsimile from HIPS. 
>
>Anner Whitehead
>Commercial Source Chairman
>Historic Iris Preservation Society, AIS
>"Preserving irises, iris documents and iris artifacts for future needs."
>HIPSource@aol.com, Henryanner@aol.com
>
>
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