A friend of mine had dogs that would get the chickens and ducks. After all that, he put one of the dead ones on a rope and tied it to the dog, so every where the dog went so did the duck. It took only 3 days, and the dog will not even look at them any more! So, it sounds bad, but try it next time. Sandie

Harvestman can you provide any evidence to support your theory that reds are less susceptible to CAR? I've never heard or read anything like that before. It's not that I don't believe you, because it seems to me reds might be also be a bit less susceptible to SB, but I'm basing that on some very thin anecdotal evidence and nothing more. I'm also a bit skeptical about the ease of controlling CAR as you mention, but I'll yield to your experience. I hope your right and I'll know for certain early this coming summer. I got the myclo ready...lots of it. I do know it cannot be easily controlled once manifested. Myclo doesn't seem to have the ability to rid a plant of CAR and if anything does, it could only be a more pricey sterol inhibitor. Myclo does seem to keep it in check though. I never had the slightest bit of fruit damage but I like my trees to be attractive lawn specimens too though and CAR looks awful. For me Goldrush really shines in keeping qualities (the main reason I chose it) and it seems (basing this on one and only one small crop) that it has inherent insect resistance to boot. I got my little bounty in the (now cold) basement like you recommended...I'm hoping they sweeten a bit and I think they will. They may already have...haven't tried them yet. I'd like to try CT and I probably will at some point, but if it was any serious contender to Goldrush I think I'd have heard (read) more about it. H'man...have you tried storing any to get an idea of it's storability? H'man...I want to talk with you more on a different variety tomorrow that you will probably laugh at me for even bringing up...but I'm gonna do it anyway. You probably have it growing as it's apparently a popular NY commercial apple. Bought some from NY last week that was some of the best apples I've ever eaten...including my own Honeycrisp. You won't believe me.

I'll try to post a picture tomorrow. I spent most of the morning ripping up the swampy grass all around them. ...which is what was causing the rot. The tallest plant (the one that was roped to a post) is at least six feet tall. The canes are covered with a ton of thorns. Sadly, the pictures I will take probably won't give a great idea of what the plant looks like. The leaves that are on her don't look entirely healthy and the flowers are starting to fall. I will do my best.

John, THANKS FOR THE SPAM!!! You'd be well served reading the terms and conditions of membership on this board. The REALLY funny thing is that you'd have been much better served if you solicited Rick or myself for your products. The ability to gain marketshare is always with a customer that has the potential future business. I'm fixing to look at your website, if it's truly something I think will benefit my organization I'll contact you. Boulder Creations does my Faux rock waterfall slide combo's and they're very proud of their work. I know it's work my men are capable of doing with some training in the process. I'd suggest not spamming again in future posts, I lost my original screen name of many years "huskyrider" just because they could see my e-mail address. And, I promise you, I NEVER SPAM THE MEMBERS of this or any forum. See ya, Kelly