Re: Winter is back.
- Subject: Re: Winter is back.
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 96 14:15:52 MST
In a message dated 96-03-06 12:06:16 EST, you write:
> First of all, we are organic gardeners because that works for us and
> we don't have the borers and pests (EXCEPT SLUGS who abstain from beer)
> you have in the hotter regions. Last year, on two of my Japanese iris,
> I discovered what I termed "bud rot". The plants grew well and budded
> right on time and then never blossomed. I finally took the buds and
> they had brownish, slimy coffee-ground consistency instead of ?
> One of the plants had successfully opened one bud previously.
>
> I dutifully perused Dr. McEwen's book on Japanese iris but to no
> avail. If anyone can shed some light on this, I would be most
> grateful.
Ellen, I have never heard of such an experience with Japanese irises. I have
copied your letter and will send it to Currier and Bob and John at Ensata
Gardens to see if they can shed some light. Clarence Mahan
