Re: Viette, pronunciation, fragrant iris
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Viette, pronunciation, fragrant iris
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 18:26:44 -0400
In a message dated 96-04-09 14:40:32 EDT, you write:
>Victoria Falls does not do well in gardens in Western New York. It is
>fragrant,
>and a lovely color, but here, Victoria falls (down) increases well, just
>won't
>stand up when in bloom.
Carolyn, your comments on VICTORIA FALLS are certainly valid...I have seen it
leaning in gardens all over the U.S., including southern California. It is
an iris that should not have won an AM, let alone the Dykes...that's my
opinion. BUT, I still grow it. Its fragrance is heavenly and it is a good
"breeder". Still, it is giving TBs a bad name with general gardeners (i.e.
non iris specialists), because it has been distributed so widely and has such
a terrible fault. Clarence Mahan
