Hi Folks,
I have been told two interesting things in the last couple of days. Both could be significant to daffodil growers.
1) We have a problem just arrived in New Zealand with Trilliums. The foliage withers and distorts, the plants look awful. I am told it is caused by a virus and that the plant will eventually heal itself. However the interesting comment to come from the MAF scientists is that if the trillium sap can be got up to a pH of 6.4 the virus will not survive. Is this relevant to narcissus viruses?
2) We often have discussions on Daffnet as to how to rid the plantings of critters. Evidently Fritillaria imperialis and maybe other frits, deter moles from the area where they are planted. Maybe Mary Lou can put her shotgun away.
Dave
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Clay Higgins