Re: CULT: Iris Turned White
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- Subject: Re: CULT: Iris Turned White
- From: C* S* <s*@eden.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:37:29 -0600 (MDT)
Joe Spears wrote:
>
> Received this message...and we've heard similar stories before. I welcome
> your comments before I reply. Personally, I find this nearly impossible to
> believe, especially there was no white irises to begin with.
> Quote
> I live in Central Texas and thought maybe you could answer a
> question for me. Before I buy anymore iris, I have to figure out what
> happened. I have several hundred iris that I have ordered over the years
> for
> their colors. Bright, vibrant etc. I moved out here in the country a
> couple
> of years ago and moved a start of everything with me and the first 2 years
> they were beautiful, but this year all but 3 bloomed white. (the only color
> I
> never had) The 3 that kept their color are in the same bed right next to
> the
> others. Can you give me any idea what happened to them or what to do?
> I really appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you.
> Unquote
>
> Joe Spears
> Argyle Acres
> (Zone 7 barely) 25 miles NW of DFW Airport
> email: argliris@gte.net
> http://home1.gte.net/argliris
I too find it unbelievable. I grow in Central Texas and have had not a
single iris change colors from there original. No explanation from me.
Cliff Snyder Austin, Tx
Rainbow Iris Farm Zone 8
