Naming Iris

Tom writes:

>	Sharon describes how she's named some of her irises, but passes over the
one that really made me smirk: EL GIGANTE.

[Anyone else share my delight in bilingual puns?]

But, Tom -- I thought that one was too obvious -- GD&R!

Translation:  The Giant.  Pronounciation el-he-GANT-aye.  One that named itself
because it is both huge and elegant.  It towers over the most pampered TBs, with
proportionate flowers and branching.  

Sharon McAllister (73372.1745@compuserve.com)
Southern New Mexico
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