RE: TB Newbie

Subject: RE: [iris-photos] TB Newbie
From: "Harold Peters" h*@directcon.net
Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 10:19:07 -0700
Importance: Normal

I was hoping that someone would be the "grump" but since no one else has been, I will. The R&I (annual registration and introduction booklet) and the Iris Check List (for each decade) are the basic documents that contain the official description of iris cultivars. There are no color standards approved by AIS. The descriptions are minimal with no attempt to distinguish that cultivar from other similar cultivars. Almost all of the potential distinguishing characteristics of an iris are subject to change from garden to garden, over time, cultural practices and weather. There is no verification of any of the information contained on the registration form. There are hybridizers who apparently distain the registration process even when using it to their advantage.

Given all these apparent negatives, the registration process is still both reasonable and useful. It could be improved but probably wouldn't be in the reasonable future. I would not recommend your acquiring all of the Check Lists. I would recommend your joining the AIS iris database instead. The learning process you are experiencing has been done by countless others, myself included. It is a process filled with trial and error but especially error.

Harold Peters

Beautiful View Iris Garden

2048 Hickok Road

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

harold@directcon.net www.beautiful-view-iris.com

-----Original Message-----
From: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com [mailto:iris-photos@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Vicki Gatling
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 8:20 PM
To: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [iris-photos] TB Newbie (Private Dancer)

Hi, Jan,

Thanks for responding and thanks for the information. I'm so "new", I don't even know what "R & I" books are!! But yes, I need to get some if they have descriptions of my irises. Does the 90s book have everything up through the 90s, or is it only the 90's?? What's the difference between "Ruffled" and "Laced"?

So, in your opinion, that is NOT a picture of PRIVATE DANCER? Go ahead, I can take it!! I'll just add it to the list of unknown ones. Thanks again, Johnette Woods

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