Re: Re: TB: Louisa's Song
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: TB: Louisa's Song
- From: C* M*
- Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:29:22 +1100
They are eligible if released in US before Aust (except for Dykes), however
the only time Barry has done that is with Aura Light. If it was that
important to Barry he could release in the US first
Colleen Modra
Adelaide Hills
South Australia
zone 8/9
irises@senet.com.au
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From: pinkirises <pbrooks@whidbey.net>
To: <iris-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 6:07 AM
Subject: [iris-talk] Re: TB: Louisa's Song
> John,
>
> I have concluded that Australian-born irises aren't even eligible for
> North-Continent AIS awards. I've based my conclusion on the fact
> that Barry Blyth's introductions are my favorite of all irises, so
> again and again I have gone from their listings in my '80s and '90s
> checklist books to the back where the awards are listed and have
> never found them. Not ever. Occasionally a description will mention
> that a Blyth or Grosvenor iris has received the Australian equivalent
> of the Dykes, so I guess they're supposed to be separate but (only
> roughly?) equal.
>
> I agree. I think that stinks.
>
> Patricia Brooks
>
> --- In iris-talk@y..., John Reeds <jreeds@m...> wrote:
> > Someone just informed me that according to AIS rules, Louisa's Song
> (Blyth,
> > 1999/2000) is not eligible for any AIS awards because it was
> introduced in
> > Australia a few months before it was introduced in the US.
> >
> > That's disappointing to hear. So even if (theoretically, I'm just
> > exaggerating to make a point) everyone agreed it was the best iris
> ever, it
> > couldn't even qualify for the "100 most popular TB's" Symposium?
> That
> > doesn't sound right. I agree it should have to be registered with
> AIS, and
> > probably compete at a disadvantage (based on first intro date
> rather than
> > USA introduction); but a great iris is a great iris and should be
> honored as
> > such. I never discriminate against foreigners, regardless of their
> > breeding.
> >
> > John Reeds
>
>
>
>
>
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