"Colonies" vs. "Little England" (was Black Prince)
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- Subject: "Colonies" vs. "Little England" (was Black Prince)
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 02:52:57 -0700 (MST)
In a message dated 24/02/97 17:32:22, Mike says:
<< There is a widely held belief that iris fanciers 'across the water' are
much taken with older form while those in the 'colonies' are mad about
grossly expanded flower parts, ruffles, lace and the odd appendage, here
and there. >>
Speaking as someone who sells irises in the old world, this is generally
true. However, novelties can and do find favour with some, but these people
are in a minority. Fashion changes, and some years ruffled irises are more
popular than in some other years. In my experience, tight lacing does not
find great popularity over here.
Personally, I never met an iris I didn't like, although there are some I
would not put in my garden. ((-;
Graham Spencer
Croftway Nursery, Barnham, West Sussex, UK
croftway@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/croftway/
