There has been much discussion on the Robin about the intrusion of Deer into daylily gardens. Wh
ile we have had our problems with Deer, the problems are now becoming more severe. This morning when Diana and I started to take our "garden walk," we saw four Deer in the back of our garden. They eat apples from our apple tree, and then, very unfortunately, they eat our daylilies. While I really like the deer, I am growing weary of their destructive habits. If this continues I am just going to have to enlist the aid of my good friend, David Arthur. In September David can shoot the deer using his bow and arrow. David can you hear my cry for help?After Diana threw a stone at the deer we then continued with our walk, and I'm glad we did. I saw just a gorgeous purple. The cross is my Seedling 9-33 crossed with Karo
l Emmerick's DESIRE OF NATIONS. I had thought that I had made no progress in using DESIRE OF NATIONS until I saw this new little beauty. It seems that the blue eye in DESIRE OF NATIONS has been captured, and that the color is very deep. I also have height on the new seedling. I took several pictures, hoping to get a good photograph, and I think that I did very well. I will probably keep this little beauty outside during the coming winter.I continue to be surprised at how well our orange daylilies are bloomi
ng. As you may recall, I made quite a few seedlings using TET. ORANGE VELVET. One plant that I used as a pod parent was Dan Trimmer's ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL. The beauties from this cross are so special. I took a picture of one this morning, and I particularly like the green in and across the throat. I know from some experience that many daylily friends are reluctant to add orange daylilies to their gardens. They may change their minds about their preferences as they have the opportunity to see some of my new TET. ORANGE VELVET seedlings.Well, this is the news from this morning.
Bill
Bill,
ReplyDeleteI have had deer issues in the past. I use a product called Green Screen. It's these baggies you hang on stakes. You have to hang them right next to the daylilies you want to protect. If I get a chance I'll mail you down a box with a few baggies so you can try them out. Wash your hands after you hang the baggies. You might also want to try sprinkling a product called Deer Scram every week or so. The deer don't like the smell. The combination of the two should work. I've lost hundreds of scapes to deer and it is very frustrating.
Thanks Paul. Do you think a gun will help?
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Bill,
ReplyDeleteFunny. One other thing about deer. They remember where food is and they come back to the same spots over and over. I sent the Green Screen baggies priority mail, so you should get them in 2 days. Hang them by stakes in front of the daylilies and the apple tree and see how it works. Hope this helps. I know how disheartening it can be to see your daylilies be headed. Good luck.
your friend, Paul K. Lewis
Thanks a lot Paul. I will do as you suggest and let you know about the results. Many thanks for sending the bags.
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Bill,
ReplyDeleteI place a picture of Tommy Maddox in each corner of my garden and the deer stay away. Sorry you are having a problem. I like your two seedlings very much. The orange is such a nice soft color and not the teeth grinding kind.
Lee
Thanks Lee. How can I obtain the "Tommy Maddox" pictures? Are they sold at Home Depot? I also like the orange very much. I'm pleased that you agree about this seedling. I had another with more ruffles, but the color of this seedling just demanded attention. And, yes, I like teeth, but color is still so very important. I'm looking forward to this fall and growing the seedlings. With help from the good Lord I will get mine planted within two weeks.
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Bill. Sorry, but the Tommy Maddox picture is not available. It was handled like you would a less desirable seedling and discarded. I would make you a copy, but I am afraid I would break my copier! Always something to do . . . but seeds are one of the great things . . . just being able to imagine what may be in the genes.
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Well Lee I understand; you do have to consider your copier!
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