Re: Re: HYB: TB: Eaves "Schreiner blues" #10

Donald  --  The branch emanating from near the base of the stalk is said to 
be indicative of aphylla ancestry.  Although this branching is found on some 
beautiful irises and is a contributor to the overall beauty of the plant, 
some judges call it "bad" branching because the stalk cannot be cut to show 
on the bench.  This, of course, raises the question:  Are we growing irises 
to be beautiful plants or to be exhibited as cut flowers?  I think the fact 
that AIS awards are made for plants growing in gardens actually provides the 
answer to the question.   --  Griff


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From: "donald" <donald@eastland.net>
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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:06 AM
Subject: [iris-photos] Re: HYB: TB: Eaves "Schreiner blues" #10


> Linda,
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> That's a good shot of the stalk.  I presume the low bloom actually is
> on a very low branch?  That is something this group does a lot.  I
> don't know whether that's good branching or not, but I don't mind
> since it usually still reaches the top or above the foliage.  Would be
> hard to cut, though.  Often gives the effect of two stalks from the
> rhizome.
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> Donald Eaves
> donald@eastland.net
> Texas Zone 7b, USA
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