Re: cult:Cutting Fans / Survivability/Yellow leaves

John I Jones wrote:
> 
> MBooth1026@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Something I noticed was the fans of the irises had already been
> > cut back.  I thought this wasn't done till late winter or early 
> I know some people still do it religiously, but as long as growing
> conditions are good, the more leaf the plant has, the more strength it
> can build for the next bloom cycle. 

Hi--

I thought that when you dig and divide and replant, the fans should be
cut to give the roots a better shot at growth before a freeze.  that's
what I've been doing.  Please tell me quickly to stop before I do
anything wrong.  the iris I have received in the mail all have cut fans.

Question---many of the leaves on my existing irises that bloomed
beautifully this year are turning yellow and brown and some have spots.
Is this a disease or is it normal.  should I cut these leaves out?  Is
this the dreaded borer?  Please please tell me it isn't.  I hate worm
eating things.
Rima  terra@catskill.net
upstate ny  zone 4
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