Re: Re: HYB: Ruffles VS tailored

In a message dated 12/31/2005 7:18:12 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
lmann@volfirst.net writes:

<<DUSKY CHALLENGER is relatively tailored, but still tops  the
charts.  As does VANITY.>>
Linda, Rosalie and others,
 
I have absolutely nothing against tailored irises or anyone that prefers  
this type!!!  In 2004 alone, there were 583 new tall bearded irises  introduced.  
Surely, there are enough irises available that  everyone can find something 
that appeals to their specific iris  pallet.  
 
Twenty years ago, an iris friend challenged me to breed irises.  But I  
resisted!  Why should I make crosses?  After all, regular irises  were so beautiful 
that there was nothing left to improve!  (no one has to  convince me)  
 
Like others, I thought it was a lot of work for just 3 weeks or so of  bloom 
per year.  I'm basically a TB lover!  
 
When I started breeding rebloomers some 20 years ago it was not an  accident. 
 It was a deliberate choice.  
 
As a direct result of that choice, one of my main goals (20  years) has been 
to introduce ruffles (and lace where and if possible) into  the rebloom branch 
of the TB class.  Do I personally have a problem with  tailored irises?  No!  
I like what I like, no excuses.  
 
Have any of my introductions been tailored?  Yes.  When they have  other 
qualities I find worthwhile.  Will I introduce more that are  tailored?  Maybe . . 
. you see there's this red thing that grows like a  weed and is a terrific 
parent . . . maybe, maybe not.  Actually there are  several red ones that 
rebloom and are tailored. <vbg>  Can't wait to  see what MASTERY has added to THIS 
line!!  
 
Mainly?  I have fun.  
 
 

 
Betty W. in  South-central KY Zone 6
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