Re: Some Basic Questions
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Some Basic Questions
- From: C* H* <b*@freenet.toronto.on.ca>
- Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 09:31:33 -0400 (EDT)
On Wed, 10 Apr 1996, D. Mosser wrote:
> 1. Does an iris hybrid have to be registered with AIS to compete or win in a
> show?
YES, unless it's entered as a seedling.
> 2. Does one have to know the name of an iris for it to compete in a show?
YES, unless it's entered as a seedling.
> 3. Say I wanted to try my hand at breeding iris, would I have to keep
> detailed pedigrees on the plants and parents in order to register the new
> hybrids? (I know this is presumptuous to think a novice could breed a Dykes
> Medal winner.)
It would be a good idea to do this as many people are very interested in
the parentage of new introductions and it helps those that are breeding
with your plant to know the genetic history of the variety. Re the Dykes
Medal; you never know, it could happen. But for sure, if you never try you
won't ever win! Give it a shot!
> 4. Is there any information on the Web about getting started in shows or
> tips on beginner iris breeding?
My advice to people about getting started in show has always been; don't
get all hung up on the technicalities of doing it. Just go out to the garden
and cut a couple of nice stalks of varieties you know the names of and bring
them to the show.
The iris "veterans" will help you out once you get there. Just say you're
new and ask for a little guidance/help. You'll be surprised at all
the helpful hints that you get and you'll be part of your first show!
Just get there early enough that you are not rushed.
> 5. Since I'm not an AIS member yet, can anyone give me some contact names
> or information for active local AIS chapters in South Carolina or Georgia?
Can someone else help him out with this question?
>
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Chris Hollinshead e-mail: bu336@torfree.net
Mississauga, Ontario Canada
