Copy of: Re: Names


Walter Moores wrote:

>   Also, names are getting longer because most
>   of the shorter names have been registered already. =


The situation in a nutshell.  It's hard to come up with a one-word name
that's still available.  The odds are better with two words.  Best with
three.  =


How important is a name?  =


For example, BOAZ and WHITHER THOU GOEST are sibs.  Both are impressive
garden subjects and valuable breeders -- but WHITHER THOU GOEST
consistently outsells BOAZ.  Is it really a better iris?  Does BOAZ
increase so well the pass-around custom can supply the demand?  Or is
WHITHER THOU GOEST just a more attention-getting name?  More
imponderables....

Sharon McAllister
73372.1745@compuserve.com



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