Re: OT: Iris Toxicity

In a message dated 2/26/2001 8:13:19 AM Central Standard Time, 
wshear@email.hsc.edu writes:

<< Seems like our stories, which we enjoy trading, have as
 >much chance of accuracy as the experts.
 
 Not so funny as it might seem--the irises of the obscure Series Syriacae
 (I. grant-duffii, I. aschersoni, I. masia) have very sharp bristles at the
 bases of their rhizomes that can give you a nasty puncture!  But these
 irises are almost unknown in cultivation. >> 


When I spoke of experts, I was refering to "Internet" experts, and should 
have worded it that way. Anything can be put on the Internet, AND anyone can 
lay claim to being an expert--it doesn't make it so.  I'm long past the age 
where I believed everything I was told or everything I read.  

Bill, I meant no disrespect to 'real' experts.  Most have paid their dues.  
However, I will continue to smile over thorn laden irises that most of us 
will never see, and many (most ?) did not know exist.  Sorry if that bothers 
anyone.  IMHO (only) I doubt there is much connection between the truth (the 
iris you mention) and the Internet article being quoted.

Maybe I should take myself, and others, more seriously?

Betty / Bowling Green KY USA  Zone 6
Only those who dare to dream can make a dream come true.

 

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