Re: Older forms of iris.
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- Subject: Re: Older forms of iris.
- From: "* E* <d*@eastland.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:06:22 -0700 (MST)
Jan,
Re:
> I have been told recently that older type irises are increasing in
> popularity again, especially with old house renovaters. They suit the
> style of garden that people want around their Victorian, Edwardian and
> Federation style houses.
> If so, wouldn't new irises bred from old, improving on certain
> qualities, be a good aim for an interested hybridiser. New colours and
> patterns could be introduced while maintaining a more classical form.
Fulfilling a niche market is often successful. In a way, folks with a
decided leaning toward growing a specific plant in quantities, as a
preference, hobby or specialty, whether it is irises, orchids or achimenes
are in a niche market as well. I think it is a valid approach and if the
pendulum ever swings back from the modern form as it gets more pronounced,
you might suddenly have the latest thing - e.g. David Austin roses.
Donald
donald@eastland.net
Zone 7 between Fort Worth and Abilene - and it got WARM today.
