Re: Re: CAT: CULT: irises rotting in the mail/replacements
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: CAT: CULT: irises rotting in the mail/replacements
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- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 07:59:17 EDT
In a message dated 9/27/2000 1:20:39 PM Central Daylight Time, lmann@icx.net
writes:
<< (4) start hybridizing your own - use the ones you already have that do
well, borrow pollen, ask this bunch for advice. >>
This alternative is the most fun! There's nothing like watching your own
come into bloom. You seeee I have two siblings from the same cross blooming
right now! Another one scheduled for the compost dumb managed to save itself
by reblooming. Such a beautiful stalk. Such beautiful branching. Purple
color edging the spaths. Ah! Out comes the crystal ball. . . I can see into
the future . . . a cross between two strong reblooming sibs! A dream come
true. Almost.
But I digress . . . it's a LOT of fun--if you like irises. You can get very
technical in your quest OR just mix and match.
But, if you decide to breed your own, you will need the best available. The
best is what ever you want it to be . . . pick out irises with
characteristics you like for your breeding program.
However, whatever you decide, you will need to do a lot of research. I
recommend the archives, the AIS Bulletin, suppliers catalogs, and,
especially, the regional newsletters. Also, there are booklets and books
available through the AIS store front that can tell you anything you want to
know about irises and their culture.
Betty / Bowling Green KY USA zone 6
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