Re: AIS: 2002 Dykes
- Subject: Re: AIS: 2002 Dykes
- From: D* K*
- Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 20:42:18 -0500
> It's a shame that SIBs, JIs, PCNs, MTBs & most SDBs just don't grow
>well, if at all, in a lot of the southern tier of states. It makes it harder
>for sunbelt dwelling judges to see, much less vote for these admittedly
>wonderful irises.
>I have tried, and keep trying to grow some of them to evaluate, but is rare
>to find one that will live, much less bloom.
> The bias towards TBs, whether deserved or not, has to stem from the
>fact they are more widely grown - simply because they will thrive in very
>diverse climates and conditions. While many of the beardless and medians are
>deserving of an award, if they simply won't grow at all here, it's hard to
>vote for them over a TB that grows beautifully for me here in the desert AND
>that I've seen growing just as well in Pennsylvania.
> (By the way, Queen's Circle and Swing and Sway fit this description!)
>--Just had to give the pot a stir of my own!
>
>Kathy Chilton
>Tucson Area Iris Society
>Tucson, AZ Zone 8/9
Hi Kathy, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your
comments. This is something that I hadn't really considered before.
I know that most irises, beardless or bearded, can be grown
successfully here in Ohio, but I never considered other regions. You
are absolutely right about the adaptability of TBs, and so maybe I
shouldn't be so harsh when they keep winning the Dykes!
--
Dennis Kramb; dkramb@badbear.com
Cincinnati, Ohio USA; USDA Zone 6
http://www.badbear.com/dkramb/
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