Re: AR: Classification


I wrote

::  This is a classification model that is useful to hybridizers, but
::  doesn't say much regarding the appearance of the plant and flower.
::  Introducing a horticultural classification (like that used for the bearded
::  irises) into the arilbred world thus requires a major cultural change.

and Sharon responded

:RARELY do I disagree with Tom -- but this time I have to say that I don't
:consider the current classification system of much use to hybridizers,
:either.
:

and I'm grinning ear to ear. I expect Sharon knows very well that I think
the current classification system is inadequate for hybridizers too--she
caught me in the act of being overly diplomatic. And I'm delighted!

Truth will out.

:)




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Tom Tadfor Little                   telp@Rt66.com
Santa Fe, New Mexico (USA)
Telperion Productions  http://www.rt66.com/~telp/
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