Re: CULT: REBLOOM--BLACK AS NIGHT
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- Subject: Re: CULT: REBLOOM--BLACK AS NIGHT
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 22:58:56 -0600 (MDT)
J. Griffin Crump wrote:
>
> Rick Tasco/Roger Duncan wrote:
> >
> > J. Griffin Crump wrote:
> > >
> > > BLACK AS NIGHT (Meek 92) rebloomed in Winterberry Gardens in the
> > > foothills of the Blue Ridge last November. Has it rebloomed for anyone
> > > on the List?
> > >
> >
> > Griff,
> >
> > I find it hard to believe that BLACK AS NIGHT rebloomed in NOVEMBER in
> > the foothills of Virginia. Did you see it yourself? Was it a normal
> > bloom stalk? I've grown this iris for years and it has never rebloomed
> > for me in mild California.
> >
> > Rick Tasco
> > Superstition Iris Gardens
> > Central California
> > Zone 8
> Rick -- I've been having trouble with my server, so talked to Ginny
> Spoon tonight by phone. She says BLACK AS NIGHT had a normal stalk and
> normal flower. The clump was well separated from any others. In their
> price list, they noted that, although it had rebloomed as reported, it
> is not otherwise listed as a rebloomer. Don thinks the cool nights (and
> generally cool days) in the foothills affect various cultivars.
>
> Please let me know if this message was received.
>
> Griff
Hi Griff--came through loud and clear, thanks!
Rick
