Re: TB:CULT:Hardiness of Blyth Intros (was CHINESE EMP)

J. F. Hensler wrote:
> 
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>     Does anyone know how the precipitation in their areas compares?
> 
> Thanks,
> Christy Hensler
> zone 4 1/2 Washington state
> and LOTS of winter and spring moisture

Christy,

I believe you said you live in north EASTERN Washington state?  I live 
in Okanogan County and receive very, very little moisture at any time of 
the year (Most people think of our state as wet all over all year unless 
they have lived here) and my soil is very alkaline sand.  I have had no 
problem with Hamblin introductions so you probably are correct in your 
assumption that moisture could be the problem.  What type of soil do you 
have?  If it is very moisture retentive have you tried the Hamblins in a 
small raised bed?  I do have a real strange problem for a dry, sandy 
area, I have slugs.  They like some of my iris better than others.  I 
shall have to pay more attention to which they like.  I do not know if 
some plants are generally more tender than others or not.  You have 
given me an idea regarding certain hybridizer's stock.  Perhaps their 
area produces plants that require a period to become acclimated to mine 
or they may have favorite parent stock they use that is more susceptible 
to things that can attack in my area.  Here is where a computer 
spreadsheet is going to be helpful. I can sort for any data I have 
entered there.  

Good luck in your garden this year.  

Patti Wenham <prw@televar.com>
North central WA zone 5
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