On 6.2.99 Debby Wheeler wrote:
Just wanted to let you know there is a new
version of the Louisiana book coming out. I had an email conversation with
Kevin Vaughn on the first of this month and he said the manuscript has just
been sent to Timber Press, the publisher. He has seen it and was
involved in writing it along with Australian growers. He anticipates late
fall '99 or early winter publication date. They plan a signing party at the
Dallas AIS Convention. He is very excited about it!
Debby Wheeler Foxbrook Iris Farm Colrain,
Ma.01340 Zone 5
Dear Debby,
I believe that Bernard and I are "the
Australian growers" that our friend Kevin Vaughn was referring to in
his message to you.
Both Kevin, Farron Campbell and Marie
Cailett have been working at fever pitch over January (and for many months
before hand) to meet the 1st February deadline for all text set by Timber
Press. I know that this has included several meetings plus days and
days of viewing slides etc. All unpaid time done "for the love of
Iris" so that we can all enjoy another new and exciting book on Iris,
and especially our favourites, the Louisiana Iris.
Bernard and I are also coming to the 2000 Dallas
Convention so that we can get our copies signed at the "signing
party". If we can make the trip from the Land of Oz, some 15,000
plus miles away, I am sure that many others can make the trip
too.
The preparation of this updated Louisiana book is a great
example of folk from all over working together for the common goal and for
the love of Iris. This is something which Bernard and I are
particularly proud to have been included in. See you in
Dallas!
Heather Pryor
Sydney. Australia
i*@pip.com.au
