Re: Re[2]:

Hi Suzette,

Have you asked any of the officers or other members if they could 
have a basic meeting? I think after a while, the more experienced 
growers may forget what its' like for a beginner.

Two things I'll suggest in lieu of or in addition to meetings. If you 
haven't already, get "The World of Irises" book offered in the 
bulletins. Excellent reference that shows you the many different 
types and growing tips for each one. Although it touches on 
hybridizing, the focus is on history and basic info.

also, if you're mainly into tall bearded, which are the most popular, 
get a Schreiner's or Cooley's catalog. Both have a lot of growing 
tips,  info and numerous color photos.

> The problem is I'm just starting and hybridizing is not what I'm
> doing.  I'm just trying to learn how to grow irises.  Maybe if I get
> into hybridizing I'll be more interested.
> 
> Personally I've found the hybridizers that have given speeches are
> boring and too technical.  Since I don't know the difference types
> (scientific) irises, I don't understand what they're talking about.

P.S. did you say you're near Lloyd Zurbrigg's garden? Because he has 
one tall bearded that I love. It's a rebloomer, and although many 
rebloomers do not compare in form and coloring to once-bloomers, one 
of his called Jenifer Rebecca is amazing. It's a beautiful sort of 
rose color with nicely ruffled large blooms...

Don't give up on your local club. I think if you make your needs 
known, you'll get a response.
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