Re: Iris Shows - Show Biz
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Iris Shows - Show Biz
- From: G* S* <g*@loop.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:19:27 -0700 (MST)
> Walter A. Moores wrote:
> >
> > I am listing some I have observed and am wondering if any of the
> > following tricks might be considered unethical.
> >
> <snip>
> >
> > <<bigger snip of okay things>>
> > 9. Use a pill bottle or wedge to make a bud tow out or to force an
> > open flower on a branch away from the stalk for a better display of that
> > flower?
> >
Plastic peanuts are often recommended for this purpose. If used on
a branch it should be placed a week or so before the show--just
remember to remove the spacer before judging.
> > 10. Use a make-up brush in grooming your stalk?
This is fine, as long as there isn't green paint on it.
Gerry, enjoying seeing all the recent growth in my bed of Mesmerizer
--
gcsnyd@loop.com AIS Region 15
Warm, winterless Los Angeles
President of San Fernando Valley Iris Society
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