Re: Masochism (was Re: color codes)



On Tue, 27 Jan 1998, Mike Lowe wrote:

> 
> Be aware, the entire complicated, cumbersome, confusing and ever changing
> color classification scheme of the 50s and 60s was an artifact of 'Color
> Classified' Iris Shows. When iris were entered into sections divided by
> color class, SOME arbiter or guide was needed to keep the murders committed
> between outraged competitors,  show placement officials and perplexed
> judges; to a minimum.
> 
	As one who has exhibited in both "Color Classified Shows" and
"Cultivar Shows," I don't remember any murders having been committed or
many outraged competitors.  I do remember the delay in getting cultivars
on the show bench as each cultivar had to be presented to the color
classification committee and approved by them.  "Color Classified Shows"
were a little awkward in presentation, however, and judging the show could
be long and drawn-out.  One does not plant one's garden in such a
configuration so why was it thought a show should be.  The only reason I
can see for it was to arrive more quickly at color award winners.  A
"Color Classified Show" stood or failed on the knowledge of the
classification committee.  I would say that the color classification
committees in Dallas and Ft. Worth did a good job.  There was never any
blood on the exhibition hall floor. And, in the early 1970's, it was
difficult to convince the old timers in the area that we should go to a
cultivar show because of the success of the "Color Classified Shows."
But, when the old-timers saw how quickly a show could come together in a
color medley, they were finally convinced.   I am concluding with a 
phrase from the younger generation, I've "been there and done that," and
if given the opportunity, I would do it again!

	Walter Moores
	Enid Lake, MS 7/8
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