Re: HYB:Rebloomers

Betty 
I agree and I don't agree
I know wishy washy but 
I can see sharing seedlings
1. to see if it does rebloom in other areas
2. allow spread of genes if rebloom is apparent
3. Test offspring for rebloom in other areas
4. increase the rebloom gene pool

There are many areas in the west where rebloom is apparent but does not rebloom in any other area.  There are many registered rebloomers that only rebloom in their own garden.  If rebloom is to be a facet of our hybridizing goals should it be required to rebloom in more than one region/conditions before registered?

Just my thoughts
:)
Anita

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>From: autmirislvr@aol.com
>Sent: Feb 5, 2008 8:56 AM
>To: iris@hort.net
>Subject: [iris] HYB:Rebloomers
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>This is to those working on cold weather rebloomers!? 
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>Please introduce the things you produce that are pretty but don't meet your requirements of rebloom!? The genes are there, and the just might rebloom in other areas.? They can be used by others to pursue the dream.? Please!? 
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>Gilded Cream was one of my first introductions.? It is a great garden iris but never rebloomed for me.??I fall in love with it again each spring.? Such a bright spot in the garden.? It does rebloom in parts of California.
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>Memphis Miss doesn't rebloom but it's a lovely iris and my first HM.? 
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>Sincerely Yours gave rebloom when crossed by Star Gate.? 
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>For those that don't hybridize . . . please join the fun!? Save a small patch of garden and plant a few rebloom seeds!? Of course, you have to make that cross first.? Or have Loic send some!? 
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>Monty Byer's catalog had this line: "If I could only grow 10 iris, I'd grow my favorite 2 parents and 8 seedlings."? (going on memory.? I may be off a word or two.)? 
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>Is it spring yet?? <vbg>? 
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>Betty Wilkerson/south central KY where we're may?get tornados today . . . /zone 6
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Anita Moran
Pilmore Gardens
USDA 6B
Maryland
AIS, ASI, FSKIS

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