Re: [SPAM] CULT:HYB:rot

Betty -- Our weather has been similar. Lost a brand-new pod to rot several days ago. Never had that happen before to a new pod. Then, as I was checking a line of seedlings, I again smelled rot. Looking down, I saw a fresh bloom that I had hybridized the evening before lying on the ground. It had rotted at its juncture with the stem -- another first-time occurrence. But the worst loss was 07H1, the SDB of many colors that I posted a few weeks ago. It was one of about a dozen plants hit by rot in a couple of adjacent beds. I had no choice but to dig it, discard three damaged rhizomes, wash all six of the rest in disinfectant soap and replant them widely separated in a different garden. All have vanished. So, it looks like a complete loss, though I'll watch the spaces, hoping for a miracle next spring. -- Griff
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Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:46 AM
Subject: [SPAM] [iris] CULT:HYB:rot
Just came in from the garden where I was stripping stalks and giving the pods their deer protection--lace bonnets. Though I'd pass on the conditions I found.
We had rain (an inch or better) followed by humid temperatures above 80 degrees. The wind blows in a determined fashion, yet I'm seeing rot. (not the rhizomes)
Eldest granddaughter finally made her first crosses two weeks ago. Only one cross took. (she's still learning) I was checking it today and found it rotted where the stem joined the stalk. Fell off in my hand. :( 

Lots of bee pods.  A couple are wearing lace caps!

A few spurias are in bloom.  Not all.

Betty W.
Bridge In Time Iris Garden
KY
zone 6

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