RE: SPEC-X

 

Ken, Sean, and all,

I recall that this was intentionally left a little vague to allow flexibility.  To amplify what Ken said, a hybridizer might categorize an iris as spec-x because it might attract more attention in that category, compared with another category which it might also be eligible for.  For example, I believe the Schaefer/Sacks iris “Floating Candles” was listed as spec-x for this reason, even though it could also have been listed as a Siberian hybrid.  (It’s sanguiea x sibirica or the recip.)  It’s a lovely little species-looking thing which doesn’t resemble modern Siberians very much.

Ken

 

From: iris-species@yahoogroups.com [mailto:iris-species@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Walker
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 10:56 AM
To: iris-species@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [iris-species] SPEC-X

 

 

As I recall, those who worked to create the category (I don't remember exactly who now) intended it to be a broad category for hybrid iris that did not fit well into other categories. This includes those that might be placed in another category but did not meet modern expectations despite being judged worthy of introduction by the hybridizer.

Ken

On 1/9/2014 8:18 PM, Sean Zera wrote:

 

I'm curious to know that as well. Various AIS sources seem to indicate that it covers any iris hybrid, technically encompassing all the other AIS classes except Species (and Japanese, since they're one species). I was unable to quickly figure out whether there is one official name for the class outside the abbreviation SPEC-X. It is referred to as Species Hybrid, Interspecies and Inter-species on the AIS website. It is not mentioned at all on the Classifications page there. Interspecies is used on AIS ballots. The AIS wiki mentions Species Cross and Species Hybrid.

 

Sean Z

 

On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 8:24 PM, <C*@aol.com> wrote:

 

Someone remind me, please: What is the official SIGNA definition of a SPEC-X?

AMW

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Kramb <d*@badbear.com>
To: iris-species <i*@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 9, 2014 11:41 am
Subject: [iris-species] SPEC-X

 

I added a new section to the SIGNA web page for Spec-X irises.  Please take a look & then let me know if you have any material you can contribute.  I need photos for the gallery. & names of other websites/nurseries that have good Spec-X related stuff (like Tomas Tamberg's site).  Also let me know if I made any mistakes in my explanation of Spec-Xes!

http://www.signa.org/index.pl?SpecX

It's all "under construction" so please excuse broken links & broken photos as you browse.

By the way, if you want to see an insanely cool new Spec-X check out this Cal-Sib on Cascadia Iris Garden's website.  I about fell out of my chair!  (The red one on the lower right.)  I hope they give me permission to use the photo on SIGNA.  :-)

http://www.cascadiairisgardens.com/laevigata.asp

Thanks,
Dennis in Cincinnati

 

 

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