Re: Re: CULT: Adaptability of Irises


From: Bill Shear <BILLS@hsc.edu>

>From: Haggstroms <hagg@alaska.net>
 Of course, I'm referring also to another thorny-issue specimen, the
>subject of which is surprising me in its intensity, but potentially has
>real value
>in guiding all who seek to hybridize. I kind of wish that subject could be
>discussed
>a little more fully, without fear of  being shouted at, as I think there
>is a lot to
>learn from an illustrious specimen that is proving so variable country-wide.
I also found a  pattern of written shouting directed toward any
>who seriously critiqued the cultivar, which is most unfortunate, and
>probably means
>this issue can't be given a serious look-at on the list.

Actually, Kathy, if you check the archives, issues surrounding 'Thornbird'
were given a thorough airing some months ago--that may account for the
reluctance of people to chip in again.  But I agree with you 100% about the
"shouting."

Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
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