REF: Some Notes on Kohlein "Iris"
- Subject: REF: Some Notes on Kohlein "Iris"
- From: h*@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:13:05 EST
From: hipsource@aol.com
Greetings.
Further to the question of the reliability of the text of Fritz Kohlein's
book, Iris, published in Germany in 1981 and reprinted in translation by
Timber Press of Oregon in 1987, I will address some points in the final
chapter by Dr. Werkmeister, and in the beginning of the book.
I feel a duty to mention one substantial issue involving the history of early
hybridizing, and I will note some other details in passing. What I offer
comes from my understanding of the historical record. I am not an expert, and
my corrections should not be considered exhaustive. I am also not a
scientist, and I will leave the question of the reliability of that material
to those who are.
So, starting on age 276, note that RHEINGAUPERLE dates from 1924 not 1927.
[277] Regarding candelabra branching, stated as dating to 1945 (BLUE RHYTHM.)
My personal observation is that, as defined, it appeared considerably
earlier, per e.g., NANCY ORNE (Sturtevant, 1921).
[278] Regarding documentation of abnormal tissue development in I. pallida,
Heinrich should almost certainly read Heinricher. See the section on
Monstrosities on the HIPS page for more on Heinricher.
<<http://www.worldiris.com.>>
[278] Regarding 'heraldic' floral emblems being 'based on the iris blossom':
If the fleur-de-lis is intended here, scholarship supports the theory that
this motif derives not from an iris, nor from 'Oriental horns of David' as
stated, but from Roman iconography associated with the goddess Spes. See
ROOTS, Fall 1998, for an article by Clarence Mahan.
[280] Note misspelling of HEART'S CONTENT and VERI-GAY.
[283] Note FLORIDOR is dated to 1927, not 1929.
[295] Note typo on PROGENITOR, which should be capitalized.
[295] Note use of the term variegata is not restricted to irises with yellow
standards and brown falls.
[303] "Goos and Koenemann introduced a class called Interregna, in an effort
to bridge the blooming gap.....they used many of their own varieties in this
project, as did Caperne with his I. 'Ivorine.' See also page 25 "...the firm
of Goos & Koenemann brought out the first "Interregnas."
The student of the development of hybridizing in the Medians will want to
examine the surviving record in these matters closely. It is almost certainly
an error to style the narrative to suggest that Caparne's role was minor.
Indeed, he is usually credited with the seminal experiments under the
influence of Sir Michael Foster. He apparently later sold stock to G&K who
named or renamed it and introduced it. Those interested in examining some
documentation of this issue may obtain a copy of the Caparne/Mitchell
Chronicle from the HIPS Publications Chairman. There is a G&K Chronicle as
well. Details on the HIPS page.
[308] Note that Mitchell, not Essig, introduced WILLIAM MOHR after Mohr's
death.
[346] Note typos in ROSE MADDER and SOUV. DE MME. GAUDICHAU.
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[21] Note Jacques' iris is called AUREA. I do not recall having seen any
initials published with his name elsewhere and WOI refers to him as Monsieur
Jacques.
[21] Note that MME. CHEREAU and JACQUESIANA are 'Lemon' introductions, not
'Lemoine' irises. Both are extant; see the HIPS page.
[22] Note that Farr's first initial is B for Bertrand, not H, which was his
second initial.
[22] Note spellings of RHEIN NIXE and FRITJOF not consistent with AIS 39
Check List, which lists "Iriskoenig" as IRIS KING.
[22] Note gross misspelling of ORIFLAMME.
[23] Note that many Cayeux irises do indeed survive. See HIPS page.
[23] Note misspelling of ' Cook's Progenita line.'
Anner Whitehead
HIPSource@aol.com
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