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Inspect each rhizome for signs of insect feeding or decay. The most serious insect pest of iris, the iris borer, are often found at this time.
Check the rhizome for the 1 1/4inch-long, pinkish larvae with a row of black spots down the sides, and check the soil for the inch-long borer pupae. Destroy any that are found.
Rhizomes infested with borers may also be infected with basterial soft rot. Remove diseased areas with a knife. If extensive rot is present, discard the entire rhizome.
Replant the new divisions after cutting the roots back to about two inches. Plant in w'ell-drained soil and cover about one inch deep. In heavy or poorly-drained soils, the top of the rhizome should be exposed to reduce the possibility of rot.
After planting, apply a side dressing of 5-10-5 fertilizer at the rate of about two pounds per 100 feet of row. Scratch the fertilizer into the top inch of soil and water thoroughly. Apply a very light mulch of sawdust or peat moss to help conserve soil moisture.
Do not use a heavy mulch which may increase the possibility of rhizome rot. Additional water may be needed every two weeks during periods of drought.
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