Re: Re: AIS:Judges' Duties



On 25 Mar 2002 at 21:55, rshadlow wrote:

> Hi Walter,
> 
> Actually, I think that it is commendable that you won't vote for
> something that doesn't do well in your area.  That seems to be the
> biggest complaint with some of the winners.  I suppose that much of
> the problem stems from the fact that there are so many growers in CA
> and OR.  (If my family would just cooperate, I'd really like to live
> someplace warmer than Nebraska too)

   I think the above is true with most judges.  However, with the case of BANGLES, I 
have been to several conventions where I have seen it performing beautifully.  
Since my climate generally does not agree with MTBs, including BANGLES, I have 
voted for it for an HM and an AM because it is an outstanding example of its class, 
and the hybridizer and flower should be recognized.  But, for higher awards 
(medals), I would let the judges who grow BANGLES in their garden decide if it is 
worthy of higher awards.

> And I'm very glad that from the judges' imput that "politics" are not
> much of a factor.  The Garden hours requirement sounds to be a move in
> the right direction.

   Just when I open my mouth that politics is dead, I get a copy of an article wherein 
the author states it is  now possible for a certain iris to win the Dykes, if those judges 
in a certain section don't 'split their votes.'  Sounds like politics to me, but you can 
read it for yourself and decide.  The publication is wide-spread, and what is said 
may do more harm than good.

   I still like Dana Brown's suggestion that it be a requirement that a judge enter a 
show annually and visit three gardens annually and not just take a JT school every 
third year in the comforts of air-conditioning and seated in a padded chair with a tray 
of munchies and sody water at hand.

Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS USA 7/8





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