HYB: Poisonous Irises
- Subject: HYB: Poisonous Irises
- From: v* l*
- Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 04:04:54 -0800 (PST)
From: vince lewonski <vincelewonski@yahoo.com>
Regarding the stomach ailments suffered by hybridizers that were
licking pollen, etc. - is it possible that they did not have a
reaction to the oxalic acid in the pollen, but rather to something
that was sprayed on to kill borers/prevent leaf spot/discourage weed
growth??? Some of the chemicals we spray, especially those for borer,
are SYSTEMIC, so they would presumably be absorbed into the whole
plant, including the pollen.
Just a thought.
Vince "Practicing Without A License" Lewonski
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