Re: SPEC: CULT: Setosa parameter

irisborer@aol.com wrote:

> Are you aware of the work of Dr. James Waddick, Director of the Rare Iris
>
> Study Center?

I was not aware of his organization, but I am certainly aware of him. He
has fairly widespread fame in regards to wild iris.

> As a bit of background, the objectives of this organization as
> stated are:
> 1.  Encourage the study of wild iris species populations in order to
> determine their identification and distribution
> 2.  Emphasize iris species that are threatened or endangered in their
> habitat, especially in regard to their likelihood of cultivation
> 3.  Coordinate study of wild iris populations and their habitats with the
>
> research objectives of funding organizations and individuals
> 4.  Collect and distribute rate iris species to knowledgeable botanical
> garden collections and specialty growers
> 5.  Encourage conservation of species in the wild and in cultivation,
> including distribution of seeds and plant to reduce wild collection and
> improve cultivated stocks.
> It seems to me that he would be helpful in identification of your setosa
> and
> in offering educated advice on your plans and be able to supply the
> information you need.
> You can reach him at  <<jim-jim@SWBELL.NET >>

I very much appreciate the above information - thank you. While the ones in
this area can't come under the heading of rare, it sounds like he would
have practical information on how to go about performing a "salvage",
though that really is too strong a word for it. I'm envisioning a weekend,
twenty people, three pick-ups, a picnic, and a photo/video shoot of the
operation for rehashing in the winter (and oh yes, maybe a little first aid
kit). Maybe I'm being naive.

> I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to him, and of copying
> him
> on this.

I'm glad you did, so that an email from me won't come from out of the blue.
Thanks even more for this.

> And, for the record, I am standing up and applauding wildly.

Yes, but you're always up for a party! (Hah)
Kathy Haggstrom
Anch, AK
 zone 3


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