Re: AIS:Iris of the Milennium
From: John I Jones <jijones@ix.netcom.com>
Mark A. Cook wrote:
>
> From: "Mark A. Cook" <billc@atlantic.net>
>
> Jeff and Carolyn Walters wrote:
>
> > I agree with you that Ii. pallida and pseudacorus and other species
> >belong to the ages, and not specifically to the Second Millenium AD,
> >and are therefore not really eligible for the honor in question.
>
> What about Rebloomers? Since they are a more recent thing, maybe
> they should be in the consideration too.
> My Iris pseudacorus will be welcome to stay after Jan. 1, 2000 (or
> Jan. 1, 2001, whichever you prefer) and as long as they will grow.
Wasn't the first rebloomer described in the 1600's? I'm trying to remember
some tidbit I read. In Spain? The memory fails ....
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