Debbie, I agree with you completely. And that opens up the door for me to introduce a new endeavor that evolved after discussions in the "other" iris chat forum and
initiated by myself by the publication in the AIS Bulletin. The concept is that of an official Seedling Trial Gardens system (currently separate from AIS and its judging system) which would be testing gardenability of new seedlings in a wide range of climates. We are up to 12 members total, 4 of which are hybridizers and we are just now forming and developing the strategy. So far I believe all are Bearded hybridizers. You and your "Beardless" friends would be welcome to participate We whole heartedly welcome trialing of all Iris types.
I can send you the article (or anybody else who hasn't seen it) if you like.
My email is m*@earthlink.net
Paul Archer
-----Original Message-----
From: Debbie Hinchey
Sent: Nov 24, 2010 9:07 PM
To: iris-species@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [iris-species] Re: SPEC-X
If the shows were educational and specimens (even though slightly past prime, or tattered, etc. but otherwise) showed a new color, form, growth habit, etc. were what was displayed - then I would be interested. Garden worthiness is SO MUCH more important - that little else really matters to me. Something new is interesting, though.
This probably means nothing to anyone, but just incase it makes a difference to someone for future planning, I thought I would join in.
Debbie Hinchey
Anchorage, Alaska
(not currently bearded iris country â but getting closer every year with global warming)
37*F and raining (more normal for September) NOT November!!!!!!
PS Well put Sean.
From: iris-species@yahoogroups.com [mailto:iris-species@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sean A. Zera
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:59 AM
To: iris-species
Subject: RE: [iris-species] Re: SPEC-X
I, too, have never paid much attention to AIS because of the apparent
focus on bearded hybridsâ.. Sean Z, Michigan
