Re: Loomis Test Garden (was - commercial nursery)

Barbara Mann <IrisMaven@msn.com> writes:
>Wasn't the idea behind the Loomis Test Garden to put irises through the most 
>rigorous growing conditions, presumeably to give an idea of the hardiness of 
>each one?  Does anybody on this list send plants there?  Maybe some other test 
>gardens could be established around the world (or at least the country) with 
>the goal of determining the best overall growers.

     I can't tell you exactly what the idea was behind those gardens... But
I can let you know that if you wish to contact the guy who's running it
currently his address is:

        Russell Eacker
        2513 Lelaray St
        Colorado Springs, CO 80909

        phone: (719)633-5193
        email: REacker@aol.com

The reason I know this, is he's my father :)

     As far as climate goes for that city, Colorado Springs is at 6000 feet
in altitude, and very dry.  It's been one of the places of choice for people
who have asthma and other breathing problems, since there is very little
humidity in the area.  The location also goes thru the four seasons, though
the winter isn't really that harsh.
             Brad Eacker (beacker@cks.com)
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