Re: Iris Shows - Show Biz
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Iris Shows - Show Biz
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 18:17:43 -0700 (MST)
Mark, Maureen wrote:
>
> On #9, it is not necessary to wedge a branch that toes in if this is
> typical of the variety. The bloom stalk on a show bench is judged
> according to how well it is grown for that particular variety. If the
> variety has buds that typically toe in, no point will be deducted.
> For a variety for which this is not typical, it would be deemed a
> fault. I would think that a wedge would highlight this fault.
> What do other judges think?
>
Well, this is what judges are supposed to do and I think this looks good
on paper, but in reality I don't think that the majority of judges out
there know the growing habits of all the iris and will deduct points for
toeing in most cases. I say use the wedge!
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
