Re: rust spots


From: Scott & Heidi Lowthorp <slowthorp@sidney.heartland.net>

John, what is a spreader-sticker? And where could I find one?
Heidi

John Bruce wrote:

> From: "John Bruce" <jbruce@infinet.com>
>
> <snip>
> >My iris have developed what I think are rust
> >spots, and some of the bulbs are rotting. I have used some Daconil. Was
> >this a good move? What else can I try?
>
> Sounds like the good old fungal leaf spot.  Daconil is a good move, but you
> need to reapply if it rains. Use of a spreader-sticker will also aid the
Daconil
> in doing its job. Rhizome rot (does it smell foul?) is best cured with bleach
> or comet. Scrape the rot out, and drench with bleach or Comet cleanser.
> Leave the wound exposed to air.  Monitor, repeat if necessary.
>
> John Bruce
> jbruce@infinet.com
> 1VP Miami Valley Iris Society
> AIS Region 6 / SW OH Zone5
>
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