HYB: Assistance in translation of 'hybridizer-speak'
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- Subject: HYB: Assistance in translation of 'hybridizer-speak'
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- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 15:50:08 -0500
From: Mike Lowe <mlowe@worldiris.com>
FLASH OUT (C. Pickard, R. 1970). Sdlg. C-5622, TB, 36" (91 cm), M-L.
Orange self with pecoed edges; deep orange beard. Orange Chariot X
C-165: (Varner 56-112 x pink sdlg.). Pickard 1970.
In the above, what in the devil is 'pecoed' edges? The same spelling
appears in the 1970 R & I and in the 1979 Check List
'picot' is looped or pointed edges on a fabric
picotee, picoteed is a flower term used mainly in carnations, tulips,
etc to indicate a flower edging of a different color than the main
body of the flower.
Cora May Pickard, the hybridizer and introducer, was a lady from
Pensylvania who was probably familiar with the correct usage of both
'pico' and 'picotee.'
Which one was she shooting at? If she had meant to write 'picotee'
she probably would have included a description of the differing edge
color.
If she meant 'a picot' or 'picoted' edge, why not just say 'laced?'
Cheers,
Mike, mlowe@worldiris.com -- http://www.worldiris.com
South Central Virginia, USA; USDA Zone 7A, pH-5.4, very sandy loam
185 to 205 frost free growing days per year -- on track for 210 this year!
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