Re: CULT:CAT: evaluation of iris sources criteria?
- Subject: Re: [iris] CULT:CAT: evaluation of iris sources criteria?
- From: "Janet Stromborg" t*@earthlink.net
- Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 07:45:35 -0600
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/iris/> (Web Archive)
Christian,
I agree with John's criteria below. In addition, since I am interested in
historics I would add "accuracy in identification and labeling" as a basis
for my loyalty and business. I have no desire to add to my collection of
NOIDS (...no I.D.s) Also because I live in The Frozen Tundra, I will only
order from those companies that can deliver my rhizomes early enough that
they have a chance to become well rooted before winter hits. Every iris
I've planted after September has perished over the winter unless I've taken
heroic measures to save it, such as covering it with a cold frame. And
that's a pain!
Janet in Denmark WI
zone 4
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Reeds" <lamegardener@msn.com>
> Christian:
> I also tend to be a loyal customer, primarily because I buy repeatedly
from
> vendors who have satisfied me in the past. Although dried-out iris
rhizomes
> can usually return to "life", I prefer the rhizomes that have obviously
been
> dried just long enough to seal the cut-off points.
>
> My choice of sources is based on
>
> 1) Experience. Large, fresh rhizomes, was the order correct or
> indiscriminately substituted, extras, etc.
>
> 2) Selection. Do they have what I want?
>
> 3) Price. Where can I get what I want for the best price.
> John Reeds
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