Re: Iris Shows - Show Biz
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- Subject: Re: Iris Shows - Show Biz
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 1998 06:33:34 -0700 (MST)
On Fri, 23 Jan 1998, Gerry Snyder wrote:
> 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?
> >
> > Maureen Mark
> > Ottawa, Canada
> >
>
> I have frequently heard things like "The exhibitor should have
> done something to space out the bud/branch from the stalk"
> when clerking or judging. Right or wrong, many R 15 judges
> disagree with you.
>
> Gerry, intrigued by the question
> --
If I had used a wedge and it had not done its job of 'spacing'
properly after removal, I think I would leave that stalk at home or put it
in the 'for display only' section of the show. Usually, a wedge will
correct the towing problem though, not highlight it. Just remember to
remove the wedge before placing the stalk on the show table. I have seen
stalks that had a wedge made of another iris stalk and because it is the
same color, the exhibitor forgot and left the wedge intact when the judges
viewed the stalk. Now, that highlights the fault for sure!
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
