HYB: Huh?
- Subject: HYB: Huh?
- From: J* R*
- Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 13:48:38 -0700
A couple of years ago, during my long process of moving, I only saved 3
crosses. I mixed Gnu, Rock Star, and a luminata in all 3 combinations (one
way or the other). Looking for something unique, I guess. Now those
seedlings are blooming. Most are very interesting, but three flaws are
rampant: short stalks, open standards, and low bud count. Needs one more
stir on the pot. Here's the mystery: a couple of the early blooms have
left me wondering if the stakes got switched or some seeds washed over from
the other row. So, I'm not 100% positive which cross is which, though I
should be able to figure it out this year with all the bloom. I have one
seedling that is a deep velvety plum, subtle bitone, with decent form, burnt
orange beard, and extremely clean hafts. Huh? The color matches the wash
on the luminata, maybe crossed with Gnu; but don't luminata or plicata
crosses with selves always seem to give hafty stuff, and aren't broken color
iris half plic or so? Where the hell did the genes come from? I swear,
they weren't misplaced seeds. I germinated them in virgin planting mix in a
wood trough, and transplanted them to a brand new bed.
John Reeds, in southern California where the iris are going nuts (especially
all the plicatas)
jreeds@micosensors.com
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