Re: CHAT

From: Irisborer@aol.com

In a message dated 5/18/1999 11:48:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
oneil15@juno.com writes:

<< WHY are older variety of IRIS usually always TOP award winners
 in polls and shows?  >>

Hi Jim:

No crucifixion here - you pose an interesting question.  But it shouldn't 
dissuade you from buying new irises - or even (gasp) buying what YOU like.

The reason the older irises win awards is because of the requirements of the 
award system.  They have to have been in commerce for a number of years, and 
then worked their way up through the awards - until they are eligible for the 
top prize.  Just by requirement, a brand new iris can't win a judges award.

Then there's supply and distribution...... the older the iris, the more of it 
there are... and the more have been distributed and into the hands of the 
non-judge folks who vote the symposium.

Same is true of shows......  it's simply a matter of what's out there and 
what's blooming on the day of the show.

I buy a few new irises every year.  As a judge, it's required ---- but my 
reasons are more a reflection of my obsessive/possessive personality than any 
rule.  I go to these conventions, see - and then I become aware that I can 
hardly draw another breath unless I own this iris or that iris.

And then there is the 'cold spring, glass of wine, great iris description' 
scenerio.  I can't be expected NOT to buy something under those cimcumstances.

I hope I answered the question.  

Kathy Guest - who saw a PICTURE of a black siberian at the convention (shown 
by John White) and practically shook poor Shirley Pope in my frenzy to buy 
one... wrote a check on the spot and it's in the Stately Guest Estates 
already.

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