RE: Plant markers
- Subject: RE: Plant markers
- From: M* D*
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 14:57:27 -0800
- Importance: Normal
Pat,
I have tried many different permanent pens over the years and was having to
re-write hundreds of plant labels in pots overwintered in the nursery every
spring. A daunting task. Finally, in desperation I went to a local art
supply place and asked for one of every kind of sunfast, fine point marking
pen that would write on non porous surfaces. Out of the 6 or so I brought
home, I found one that absolutely does the job! I have some labels that
have been outside for 3 or more years and they are still readable. The tips
come in several sizes from very, very fine to broad. I use the 03 size, but
that is just my preference. It comes in red, blue, black, brown & green.
Oh yes, almost forgot to tell you....Sakura Microperm. Hope you can find
some in your area.
Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-perennials@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Pat Mitchell
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 12:26 PM
To: perennials@hort.net
Subject: Plant markers
I use the blind pieces for plant markers too, but can't seem
to get more than a year our of whatever I label them with.
Sharpies (permanent marker) fade, as does the brother label
tape. I liked the idea of those china markers, until I got
to the part about baking them - won't work with plastic
blinds . . .
What can I use to write with/print with that will be stable
for more than a year?
--
Pat Mitchell
corgilover@wi.rr.com
zone 5 - SE Wisconsin - smack dab in the middle of damndest
winter I've ever seen.
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