Re: iris dreams/solstice/WABASH X MULBERRY ROSE

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• Subject: Re: iris dreams/solstice/WABASH X MULBERRY ROSE
• From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
• Date: Tue, 24 Dec 1996 18:25:07 -0800
• References: <961224200111_2053248188@emout13.mail.aol.com>

LMann76543@aol.com wrote:
> 
> No, Rick, not pursuing any awards - not in this climate!  Notice Tennessee is
> in the one part of the country Clarence didn't mention in his list of irises
> ideal for certain regions.  However,  I. cristata does like our moist woods
> and mountain roadbanks.
> 
Linda,

If I remember correctly, the iris Chivalry won the Dykes Medal in 1947.
It was hybridized by Jesse Wills of Nashville, Tennessee.  No excuses
Linda!  Lets see some more "new" Tennesse tough iris.

Rick Tasco
Central California
Zone 8.5

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