Re: Variegated TB's?
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Variegated TB's?
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 1997 06:11:52 -0700 (MST)
In a message dated 08/01/97 04:54:17, Gerry writes:
<< I assume that I am wrong (as usual) in thinking that the term might be
referring to iris with variegated blooms, based on the color break
originated by Allan Ensminger, of which Batik (not quite a TB) is the
most famous, which Brad Kasperek is also improving and expanding?
>>
We are definitely talking variegated leaves here! The list of names I have so
far:
STRIPED JADE
ZEBRA BLUSH
STRIPED BRITCHES
CREAM COCKATOO
BOLD STRIPES
Any more????
Walter said:
<< CREAM COCKATOO was registered in the late 50's but not introduced
officially until 1995. Since it was hybridized in the 50's you can imagine
the form of this cream colored iris.>>
I'm alarmed/shocked/dismayed/upset/horrified/amazed that variegated foliage
beardeds (excluding pallida) have been around for 40 years and nobody has got
excited about them. What's wrong with you guys?? Or is something wrong with
the plants??? (Actually, it doesn't show in my checklists - Walter?) At least
Weiler's variegated TBs have been around for 15 years or so.
:-)
Graham Spencer
croftway@aol.com
