Re: COMP: Mapping and Marking

In a message dated 8/31/2003 10:43:21 AM Central Standard Time, 
h.schinkep@verizon.net writes:

> <<<Record the location of the iris on the pad as you plant.  If rows 
> run north to south and the starting end is the north end the first iris 
> in that row would be identified as R1-1 and that is written beside the 
> name of the iris on the shorthand pad >>>

If you are planting the irises in beds, as is often the case with convention 
irises, I suggest numbering the beds also. The above number would be changed 
to B1R1-1. 
> 
> 
> Using this method to record my own iris over the years I found data can 
> easily be recorded on computer programs such as word or a spread sheet 
> or drawn manually on a map.
> 
I like to print out a copy of these so that I have it to carry with me . . . 
to the beds, to the yard, or just to my favorite Lazy Boy recliner! LOL!  My 
choice for a permanent note book is a notebook (?)with plastic pockets.  The 
one before me is a 12 pocket (24 page) black (or white) book by Acco.  Some 
Staple stores have their own version but with blue plastic.  They also make it in 
24 pocket variety, but I fear they would be too cumbersome for my uses . . . 
maybe okay for permanent records not meant to be as portable.  

This note book has a pocket on the front where I insert a printout telling 
what is inside.  It's also possible to include pictures with the help of a glue 
stick or tape! 

Quite by chance, I've found that the plastic helps protect the information 
should the note book be accidentally left out in a rainstorm!  When found, stand 
the notebook on end with the open slots facing down so the water that found 
it's way inside can drain out. <bg>  Information will be a bit stained, but 
most will be readable!  

Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6

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