Re: CULT: '99 Iridaceae Yard Awards -
From: "Mark, Maureen" <MARKM@tc.gc.ca>
Donald,
I agree with Walter, an award is due to you. This sets a new standard for
bloom reports. I'd like to modify the Bronx Cheer award though. It need
not be an expensive iris. I got JAZZ FESTIVAL as a door prize and it
bloomed a lovely neglecta -- slim chances of getting it identified.
I fully agree about GOOD SHOW -- I tried it twice as I was assured that it
was the only orange that grows well for my area -- NOT.
I'd like to suggest a few other awards.
THE POSTMAN -- for the iris that braves the elements and only looks somewhat
weathered. Conventioneers and Okies should be able to come up with a few
names for this one. I'll have to go back to my pictures to check but there
were a few that were obviously hailed on and blown about with the only signs
of damage being nickel-sized holes in the bloom.
In contrast is DOWN FOR THE COUNT for the irises that topple over and can't
bounce back after a short period of strong winds. Sandy and I argue about
this one but I will not vote for an iris that can't stand up to a few hours
of wind. This award can also be granted for those that fall over without a
wind.
Maureen Mark
m*@ottawa.com
Ottawa, Canada (zone 4)
> From: "wmoores" <wmoores@watervalley.net>
>
> Donald, your 'Academy Awards' list was both informative and
> hilarious and especially agreeable with me since I concur with your
> comments on 99% of the varieties you mentioned.
>
> You deserve an Oscar for the best original bloom/performance
> report. Move over Joe Ghio and Perry Dyer!
>
>
> Walter Moores
> Enid Lake, MS 7/8
>
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