----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Lewis"

Spraying isn't something one just does "for the heck of it."


Very true Jim.
However, I found that in Japan the two nurseries where I
observed their procedures, every tree was either dipped
in the solution or sprayed. The small, mame size trees were
turned upside down and dunked, after that the soil was covered
while the solution dried. The soil was also covered before
spraying the larger specimen.
This procedure was performed twice a year, once before
closing the trees in for the winter into cold frames, and once
again in the spring after repotting.
Both places are very well known nurseries run by professionals.
Both claim that it cuts down, actually nearly eliminates fungal
and related problems.

FWIW.

Peter Aradi
Tulsa, Oklahoma

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