Re: tiger lilies/other lilies/virus
- Subject: Re: tiger lilies/other lilies/virus
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 01:54:29 EDT
In a message dated 5/6/2002 11:51:15 AM Central Standard Time, ECPep@aol.com
writes:
> <<<The bulbs can be cleaned up in tissue culture- I would check with the
> place
> you purchased them from and ask if they are clean bulbs.>>>>
>
> This is interesting as I have not noticed if lancifolium is increased by
> tissue culture. Many of the plants sold in this country are of Dutch
> origin.
> Unfortunately, many packaged plants sold in chain stores that are of Dutch
> origin have cultural problems. It may have to do with shipping and
> handling.
> Cannas are often rotted.
>
Lilies are produced in tissue culture by the millions, not very difficult.
The Asiatic and Orientals being the most common produced.
Paul
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