Re: HISTORIC VS. MODERN TB's - lengthy
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- Subject: Re: HISTORIC VS. MODERN TB's - lengthy
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 13:18:27 -0700 (MST)
On Wed, 17 Dec 1997, Henryanner wrote:
> Joe Spears asked:
>
> << As 1997 draws to a close, which "modern" varieties do you think will be
> historic in 2027? JESSE'S SONG, THORNBIRD, DUSKY CHALLENGER, LADY
> FRIEND...>>
>
> LADY FRIEND tends to bloom out around here. To your list I would certainly add
> VANITY, for one.
>
> Anner Whitehead, Richmond, VA
> Henry Hall henryanner@aol.com
>
VANITY is an excellent choice, but two fairly recent Dykes from
the Great Northwest will not be in my 2027 historic collection. I have
two fans of each of these Dykes winners, and have had them since shortly
after they were introduced. Probably, if I am around in 2027, I will be
looking at irises from a nursing home window!
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
