REB: warm fall

We had two inches of rain the weekend before last (well, that's a lot for southern California); now the weather is in the 90's.  Even Timescape wants to rebloom now.  The louisiana Garnet Storm Dancer is a disappointment: tiny flowers.  Most of my Byers things are in full bloom, particularly Stingray (of course).  The good news is, now that Perfect Couple bloomed I know where I can plant at least one of my remaining new acquisitions.  Nice stalk, but lousy form.  If I'm out of planting space, that one doesn't deserve to use any.  My wild SA plicata seeding is finally finished.  I got a few pods, mostly from Double Vision pollen.  Should be some eye-catching babies, but I need to mix in some height and bud count somewhere.  Oh well, I saved the pollen.  I hope it keeps till spring for Laugh Lines, Decipher, and other potential crosses.

Blyth's Wearing Rubies is blooming.

Now that the sprinklers are in for the flowerbed with Louisa's Song, the increases are shooting out nicely.  Should be a lovely clump next spring, or would be if I didn't plan to cross just about every flower, and they are too ruffled to get into without shredding them pretty badly.  Maybe I could save one stalk.

John Reeds, in southern California 9b Get more from the Web.  FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com


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