Re: halo, umbrata, aurata, luminata
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: halo, umbrata, aurata, luminata
- From: I*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 03:45:47 -0400
In a message dated 96-05-03 22:00:07 EDT, you write:
>
>Breeders: Want to make an "umbrata-aurata"? This could be really attractive.
>Imagine an iris with pure yellow standards and blue falls with a precise
>rim of bright *yellow* (not butterscotch or brown).>>
>
>Wow!! Or make an umbrata-aurata-luminata with a white (or would it be
>yellow?) starburst around the beard....
>
>
WOW... can't we get back to more "user friendly" terminology. Ever watch the
'deer in the headlights' look when you're trying to explain iris color
terminology to a new person.
What's wrong with 'rimmed'? Easily understandable. Didn't someone advertise
"double rimmers" not too long ago? Always intrigued me.
Kathy Guest
who believes in KISS.... keep it simple, stupid
