Re: CAT: Where is Shockey?
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CAT: Where is Shockey?
- From: "Jeff and Carolyn Walters" j*@bridgernet.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 08:55:50 -0600
> From: John Reeds <lamegardener@msn.com>
> Does anyone know Shockey's home catalog? I know nothing about the
hybridizer, who has not been as prolific as some others, but have heard
good things about his stuff.
> My only Shockey iris are Crystal Dreams, a slow grower (though not
unusually rot prone) and inconsistent bloomer with gorgeous
delicately-colored blooms involving white, pink, and lavender; and Crystal
Morn, an even paler rendition with less color which I purchased without a
description hoping for an improved Crystal Dreams.
John,
Howard Shockey lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he conducted his
iris operations under the name Arilian Acres. However, he died in 1995, and
I believe his iris business is no longer in operation. Howard was primarily
a hybridizer of Arilbreds, but he also introduced a number of very nice
TBs. Crystal Dreams was a slow grower, but a binge bloomer here. It would
sulk for two or three years and then put out a tremendous burst of bloom,
after which it would repeat the cycle.
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2, AHS Zone 7)
jcwalters@bridgernet.com
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