The Rural Voice, 2001-04, Page 45Lilies for cut flower sales are
packaged and put in a cooler to
chill before shipment.
flowers is currently for Asiatic
Hybrid Lilies which are commonly
found in mixed bouquets.
They also grow the Oriental Lilies
which are used in bridal bouquets.
"These are very fragrant," says
Margy, "much more flamboyant."
As well, they have L.A. Hybrids,
the newest lilies, available just since
1992. "These are my favourite
outdoor lily," says Margy. The
blossoms last a long time, she says,
and there is more depth to the bloom
because of the trumpet shape.
The latter two varieties are sold
from Wiegersma Greenhouse as
bulbs to individuals, through orders
or drop -by traffic. The couple is also
doing a spring fundraiser for their
church, Huron Chapel Missionary in
Auburn.
The Wiegersmas expect to have
15 varieties growing in the
greenhouse. On a Monday
night, Arnold planted 1,000 bulbs.
These are monitored for disease and
leaves are clipped. The plants are
irrigated and artificial light is
provided in the winter. "When the
sun comes out instead of cutting one
bed, I could cut three."
Arnold also monitors the
greenhouse for temperature and
humidity. "It's not a lot of work if
everything goes well. It's a pile if
everything goes wrong," he says.
There are 12 beds in the
greenhouse with flowers at varying
stages of growth. Each morning
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