RE: HYB: My very first seedling . . .

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Congratulations, Adam.  I can certainly relate to the thrill of seeing the first pretty iris seedling.  I made a total fool of myself over one of my first ones.  In fact, every year I go a little bit crazy over one or two, though I’ve learned how badly they can embarrass me a year or two latter.  Someone said that if he ever lost the thrill of seeing a beautiful seedling open, he would quit hybridizing, because it wouldn’t be fun any more.  I agree. 

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From: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com [mailto:iris-photos@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Cordesview
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 7:18 PM
To: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [iris-photos] HYB: My very first seedling . . .

Hi everyone!

Finally, after THREE LONG YEARS (it really doesn't seem that long now. hehehe.) I have my very first seedling in bloom! Yayyyy!!!!!!

Okay, one drawback . . . I know it's nothing exceptional to look at. But here it is. :-)

Parentage is "Earl Hall seedling X BLUE FOR SUE". My clump of the Hall seedling is in bloom right now, which this seedling looks a lot like. Blue For Sue isn't in bloom yet, however. Oh, and most of the seedlings in this cross, 18 of 'em, have a lot of nice increases like it's Hall parent.

The last thing I'll say about this (except that I don't plan on using it for hybridizing material,) is that the terminal bloom is below the foliage of the stalk. A sibling of this one is in bud right now, too, and it's below the foliage as well.

I'm happy though! Just wanted to share my super-excitement with you all. Thanks for all your help, encouragement in germination techniques, and wonder seedling pics that YOU ALL post for me to enjoy! You're all a blessing!

Adam~

Region 6
Zone 4.5
Hillman, Michigan