the iris that started it all

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About 10 years I joined SIGNA. In 1998's seed exchange I was excited
about getting seeds of Iris longipetala. When they bloomed I was
disappointed to see they weren't legit!

Well that was the spark that motivated me to develop the Iris Species
Database. (It wasn't the only reason... not by a longshot... but it
was the final one that pushed me to do it.) For whatever reason my
iris had someone become mis-identified, and it was very frustrating.

I love this little "mystery" iris, and I've kept it as a
memento. It's little pink & white blooms cheer me up every spring
and remind me how much fun the seed exchange can be. (It's blooms
are VERY little... only about an 1.5 inches across.)

Dennis in Cincinnati
(I have a spec-x bloom *i hope authentic spec-x* that should bloom tomorrow)

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