Re: CULT: Newbie: cult., pests, companion plants and true color of Cranberry Ice?

Dear Dianne,
I am finding that coating new rizhomes with anti-bacterial soap is a
wonderful help in preventing rot.
Last summer, which was the first I knew about this, I didn't lose a single
one. I only that this holds true throughout the year. If I spot rot, I will
apply more soap directly to it.
Hope this helps.

As to Leaf spot, I spray my iris with fungicide at the same time I spray my
roses for blackspot.

Vernon Johnson
Mesena,Ga.

-----Original Message-----
From: phantomfyre <phantomfyre@yahoo.com>
To: iris-talk@yahoogroups.com <iris-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2002 1:59 PM
Subject: [iris-talk] CULT: Newbie: cult., pests, companion plants and true
color of Cranberry Ice?


>Hello, everyone! I love iris, but must admit that most of the
>conversations on this board go way over my head. Oh, well, I'll keep
>reading, and maybe someday, I'll be a "real" irisian. <G>
>
>This year, I am planning to get a real start on my iris collection.
>So I am wondering if anyone has some advice on how to prepare a bed
>for the first time. I have clay soil. What should I add to the soil?
>(for texture, nutrients, etc?) I do know they don't like wet feet.
>
>Also, did a search in the archive here on the iris borer, and have
>mostly alleviated my fear of them, only to stary worrying that I will
>lose my new babies to rot, other pests/diseases, etc. I have seen
>several different remedies for these varying ailments, but does
>anyone have a suggestion for an all-purpose, protect-all "bath" for
>my new iris rhizomes when they arrive?
>
>Thirdly, as much as I love iris, most of the season they don't look
>too attractive, so I want to intermingle my iris with other flowers.
>Any suggestions for good companion plants?
>
>One last question: I have seen a couple different photos
>of "Cranberry Ice." One looked like a dark maroonish/brick red (seen
>at: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/iris/7601.html), and the other more
>of a bright magenta color (similar to a lighter version of "Lady
>Friend") (seen at: http://www.snowpeakiris.com/iris2000/navpage.htm).
>Which is more correct?
>
>Thank you in advance for your help, advice, and knowledge.
>Diana
>Central VA, z7
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