G'day all,
I've been lurking here for a few weeks now
and have built up the courage to introduce myself.
My name is Mark and I reside on the far South
coast of New South Wales in Australia.
I've grown bearded iris now for six
years, more seriously for the last three. I made my first hybridizing
attempts in 2006 and these seedlings are now being grown out and will
hopefully flower next Spring (2008).
I guess you could say I've been infected with
a big dose of "iris virus". I attended the Australian Iris Society - NSW
Region Annual Show and joined up as a member. Whilst at the show I had the
privilege of talking to Grahame Grosvenor regarding iris
hybridizing.
I also had an opportunity recently to visit
the Tempo Two Nursery and to speak with Barry Blyth about hybridizing.
Both Grahame and Barry were receptive to
a novice's questions and have encouraged me to give it a
go.
As well as bearded iris, I like the PCI's and
hope to obtain some soon and will
dabble in a little hybridizing with these as well.
I'm a fan of Brad Kasparek's broken colour
iris, and this is where my personal hybridizing program will be
concentrated.
I've enjoyed seeing all the photos of the
seedlings posted, and hope to have something of my own to share with you
all in the future.
Regards,
Mark
