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Labels.

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A number of people have asked how I make my labels. The labels are printed on Avery self-adhesive transparent labels (# 15660) using a Samsung laser printer, but any laser printer should work. The labels are then fixed to what-ever garden label one wants to use.I found that I had to use Avery brand labels because the cheaper generic transparent labels did not work, the printing washed off, likewise ink jet printed labels were not permanent either and the printing washed off. These labels are good under California conditions for a number of years. They do not fade and the printed portion lasts longer than the plastic label itself. Metal labels have lasted at least 5 years, I expect them to last a long time. Harold

8 comments for “Labels.”

  1. That’s what I have used for many years too, Harold. I put them on those zinc metal plates on steel legs that I get from Eon Industries.
    I have found that when I want to reuse one, it is near impossible to get the clear label off the metal plate. However, a little steel wool and acetone will remove the printing and you can put a new label right over the old one.
    Bill Lee

  2. I also use these Avery Weathproof labels with a laser printer but prefer the 2" x  4" white ones #15513. The white background usually stays cleaner than the white 3/4 inch PVC pipe I stick them on making them easier to read. (If I haven't damaged them with the weed whacker!)

  3. Xerox machine works as well as a laser printer (I think they’re the same thing, actually).  I lost convenient access to a laser printer when I retired this year, but made my labels this fall using the Xerox machine at the library. 

    Kathleen

  4. Does anyone have an idea for “labels” that can be mowed over?  Most of my daffodils are planted in amongst grass.  After the daffodil foliage has withered, I periodically mow the area.  Most labeling methods that I can think of would not survive the lawn mower.

    Any ideas?

    Thank you.

    Dave Liedlich
    Connecticut

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  5. A few years ago it was suggested to put lengths of PVC in the ground and to place the labels in the PVC.  The labels could be pulled up when identification was necessary.
    Leone Low

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  6. I have just purchased an RFID system developed for cattle identification. I plan on putting an "ear tag"  3 inches in the ground which the wand type reader can pick up. It may be a little pricy unless you also have a livestock operation which can also utilize the system. It will probably be a year or two before a reasonable evaluation can be given. It also appearsthe tags have to be separated by at least 18 inches to avoid confusing the reader. This limits a lot of varieties in a small space.  http://www.allflexusa.com/  Denis Dailey

    On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 2:34 PM, David Liedlich < title=> wrote:

    Does anyone have an idea for "labels" that can be mowed over?  Most of my daffodils are planted in amongst grass.  After the daffodil foliage has withered, I periodically mow the area.  Most labeling methods that I can think of would not survive the lawn mower.

    Any ideas?

    Thank you.

    Dave Liedlich
    Connecticut

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  7. In a message dated 11/27/2009 4:33:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, title= writes:

    A few years ago it was suggested to put lengths of PVC in the ground and to place the labels in the PVC.  The labels could be pulled up when identification was necessary.

    That’s how John Reed marks his rows.
    Bill Lee


  8. Yes. I just acquired the tags, reader and interface software. I have to hook it up to a PDA or computer and it (supposedly) will read the tag number and connect with the appropriate excel file where I can add inspection info or just identify the cultivar to replace missing or obliterated labels without having to dig out the map and/or wait for blooms. For the cattle, the reader can also interface with an electronic scale to record weights in a file.

    On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM, lynn < title=> wrote:

    Denis,  I hope you'll report back on this next year.  I quickly browsed the site you gave but didn't readily see what kind of information is recorded.  I only saw mention of an ID #.  Is that right?

    Lynn

    On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Denis Dailey < title=> wrote:

    I have just purchased an RFID system developed for cattle identification. I plan on putting an "ear tag"  3 inches in the ground which the wand type reader can pick up. It may be a little pricy unless you also have a livestock operation which can also utilize the system. It will probably be a year or two before a reasonable evaluation can be given. It also appearsthe tags have to be separated by at least 18 inches to avoid confusing the reader. This limits a lot of varieties in a small space.  http://www.allflexusa.com/  Denis Dailey

    On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 2:34 PM, David Liedlich < title=> wrote:

    Does anyone have an idea for "labels" that can be mowed over?  Most of my daffodils are planted in amongst grass.  After the daffodil foliage has withered, I periodically mow the area.  Most labeling methods that I can think of would not survive the lawn mower.

    Any ideas?

    Thank you.

    Dave Liedlich
    Connecticut

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