RE: Limbo seedlings
iris@hort.net
  • Subject: RE: Limbo seedlings
  • From: &* B* <d*@sbcglobal.net>
  • Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:44:56 -0500
Amen to that Francelle!!  The only exception to this rule might be something
that you used heavily and SUCCESSFULLY in hybridizing.  If a less than great
iris turns out to be a wonderful parent then you might want to register it,
even though it is less than perfect.    

Dana D. Brown
AIS, ASI, MIS, RIS, SPIS, TBIS
Malevil Iris Gardens & Kennels
www.malevil-iris.com
Lubbock, TX  79403
Zone 7 USDA, Zone 10 Sunset
ddbro@sbcglobal.net

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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-iris@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Francelle and Marvin Edwards
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 4:56 PM
To: iris@hort.net
Subject: Re: [iris] Limbo seedlings

I feel that there is danger in releasing to the public seedlings that though

beautiful are not quite worthy of registration and introduction.
First:  One goal as hybridizers should be to improve irises.  If we allow 
even slightly inferior cultivars to be diseminated-among the public, we are 
not being faithful to that goal.   Second:  These nameless seedlings are 
certain to become confused with look alike named varieties to the detriment 
of the named varieties and to the people who buy them misnamed.
I know we all have favorite seedlings like this.  I always say, "I'll keep 
it until I need the room for something better".  When I am excited about the

better one, I find it doesn't hurt to let the lesser one go.
Francelle Edwards

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