Re: Getting the most from Iris-L/? about sales



On Tue, 23 Apr 1996, Tom Tadfor Little wrote:

> Some folks who are beginners with irises have expressed dismay
> at the intense or esoteric nature of some of the topics on this
> list (in fact a few people have left). I hope that *every* subscriber
> realizes that this list belongs to YOU. YOU decide what gets talked
> about.

I have debated about leaving, myself, not because of the esoteric nature 
of the topics, but because there is so much personal chit chat that 
should be sent privately--I don't mind a few friendly or humorous posts, 
though, don't get me wrong!

I have have been intrigued by the comments that keep coming up about iris 
club sales and have a couple of questions.

1.  Are most of the unnamed or inexpensive things at these sales iris 
that the members are "dumping" (a word that was used more than once) on 
the innocent beginner?  If so this seems more likely to alienate than 
attract new members!

2.  For varieties that are sold properly labelled, how do the prices at such 
sales tend to compare with buying the same varieties elsewhere?  Are they 
usually cheaper, about the same, or more expensive?

Thanks,

Debbie Green
dxgree@facstaff.wm.edu
Williamsburg, VA  Zone 7/8
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