Re: AIS: Mike's Challenge

In a message dated 2/4/2006 5:14:44 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
ChatOWhitehall@aol.com writes:

<<I think they  should be allowed just enjoy their personal  plant. >>
To each his or her own.
 
Many people wouldn't grow irises if they didn't show!  I think a  lot of the 
AIS members fall in this class.  It's the thrill of the  competition.  
 
I've shown at the local show each year since 1985 . . except last  year when 
I had to fill in as a judge.  Even so I brought irises for  'exhibition only' 
since it was an early season.  I've won 'Best Specimen'  three times.  The 
last time was really an accident!  I'm a judge, vote  ballots, give iris programs 
in the community, etc.,  
 
But my heart is in the garden.  I'd rather hybridize than eat.   Really!   
But, I was just as happy growing a large patch of that  bi-toned blue (almost) 
that I discovered at fourteen.  You've got to know a  20 x 20 foot bed of that 
is impressive!  
 
Most of the people that I've met in the 20+ years that I've been involved  
with modern irises don't want to belong to any clubs.  They just want to  enjoy 
their flowers!  You have to respect their rights, but make the  opportunity 
available.  
 
We're not all meant to be garden club or society people!  I  wasn't!  It's 
still an uneasy fit.  But I've met a lot of great  people.  Iris people rank 
pretty high on my list . . . after  grandchildren and irises, of course!  <vbg> 

 
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