In article , dave weil
wrote:

On Tue, 6 May 2003 19:16:54 -0400, "Scopata Fuori"
wrote:



I sprayed almost all my roses, including the minis, and the grouchy lone
rugosa (Pink Grootendurst), along with the peach and apple trees, with Eden
Bioscience's Messenger this afternoon.

I don't think that you're supposed to spray rugosas. I know that my
red Grootendorst (FW, I think) severely spots if it even gets a *hint*
of spray, and if it gets any significant overspray from an adjacent
bush, it definitely freaks out and starts dropping leaves left and
right.

I don't know if Messenger counts because I don't know what the heck it
is...

My rugosa dropped all its leaves when I tried to foliar feed. Jerk.

Messenger is supposed to be an immunity booster, if I read the stuff
right.

I did set aside six potted minis, and one in a hanging basket, and did not
spray them at all, to compare with the seven identical ones that did get it.

I used a 5 gallon Rocket Sprayer (Sam's Club, about $110) and two packets of
Messenger. It calls for one .25 ounce packet per 2 to 3 gallons, so I put
two in the five gallon tank. I also sprayed the peach and apple trees.

The day was perfect for spraying, no wind, and overcast, although not
threatening to rain. I was concerned that this might burn the leaves, so I
wanted an overcast day. It is almost odorless, and dries quickly, and
dissolves instantly, as it is very finely granulated.

I will post the results....!

Please do. I've read one rosarian say it didn't do jack, but he's a
grouch.