Bob Hobden wrote:
"Chris" wrote
I've still got some plant labels, about eight inches long, that I
bought roughly forty years ago - and they are still fine.

I need some more.

The ones I bought from the local garden centre fell to bits after a
year. Any idea where to get some decent labels?

What exactly do you mean Chris?
Something like this? ...

http://www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/...sfile=1&jump=8

We use the 12 inch ones out on our allotment and they survive OK for
years (unless I tread on them!), we use a Brother Label Maker
(electronic Dymo type tape) to make the names to stick onto the
labels and they also last years.

I don't know where to get the copper ones I once had as a handout from
the RHS, but aluminium drink cans cut with ordinary scissors would
presumably give similar service. Aluminium deodorant sprays are a bit
stouter: when it's /empty/, stick an awl in to equalize the slight
pressure-difference before cutting (wrap in a cloth if uncomfortable
about this, but I see no need). Need to smooth off the edges, of course.

--
Mike.