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Virus? RIP Blc CQ?

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by Dave, Feb 20, 2009.

  1. Feb 20, 2009 #1
    Dave

    Dave Active Member Supporting Member

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    One of my oldest and most vigorous plants, a Blc Copper Queen, is showing for the first time features that I think are virus. I've enclosed a picture of leaf. Is this the correct diagnosis. BTW, this plant has not been touched with a shear or any other implement for years and is only now showing symptoms.
    Blc. Cooper Queen.jpg virus.jpg
     
  2. Feb 20, 2009 #2
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    I don't know if I would jump to that conclusion. Send in a sample to critter creek. Then you will know for sure.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2009 #3
    Chris

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    I agree with Forrest. Critter Creek is your best bet. They are awesome.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2009 #4
    Dave

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    Thanks, guys! Just checked out their web site - just a few bucks get you a real test.
     
  5. Mar 13, 2009 #5
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Hey, Dave! What is the test result? I don't think it is a virus plant.
     
  6. Mar 13, 2009 #6
    Dave

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    Hi Tom,
    You're right!
     
  7. Mar 13, 2009 #7
    Forrest

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    Excellent news Dave.