Re: Shipping Louisiana Iris - best way ?
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- Subject: Re: Shipping Louisiana Iris - best way ?
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 22:01:28 -0400
From: "william b. cook" <billc@atlantic.net>
Chad,
> I am swapping plants with someone in Tampa and I would like to send him
some
> Louisiana Iris. When these have been sent to me I recall they were
bare-root
> but had the roots and rhizome wrapped in plastic with a moist towel; The
> leaves were left sticking out. Does this sound about right ? I will soak
> them in a chlorox bath briefly beforehand, should I apply a fungicide as
> well ?
>
> For CA to Florida should I use UPS, Post Office 2nd day or ????
>
This is the proper way to ship Louisiana Irises. I am not certain
about the fungicide. More experienced shippers can help there.
I would recommend UPS Second Day Air, or Post Office Priority Mail.
Priority Mail will usually get to its destination in three days. One thing
to remember is that while the temperatures have moderated some, in the
Tampa area, night temperatures are near 80 F and Day temperatures are in
the mid-90's. [Dunnellon is hotter by day and cooler by night now]
Would they be interested in joining Iris Talk?
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, Florida. [About 90 miles north of Tampa.]
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