Re: New Orleans

>I have had a sudden need to go to New Orleans for four days next week
>and am sure that I could get away for an afternoon without too much
>effort.  Can anyone direct me to any good gardens or nature reserves
>where I could see irises, particularly louisianans.  I would imagine
>that I could rent a car and spend 4-5 hours on the trip if it was
>worthwhile.
>
Ian, we don't know Nawleans, but I can recommend an excellent resource
person in the Lafayette and Pecan Island areas. Zoe Sagrera Lynch's
daughter Mary knows everybody everywhere. They mostly deal in orchids, but
are knowledgeable on all things that thrive.  You can get a phone number
off the Lynch Botanical Gardens & Bird Sanctuary website at
http://www.speedoflight.com/lynch

Celia Storey
storey@aristotle.net   USDA Zone 7b
where we are rainy and mild
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