RE: HYB: AIS: Haft Markings

Hi all!
  I have been absent from Iris Talk for quite some time, but am back now and just have to say that haft marks rule! To me, they are one of the things makes irises interesting.

CHARLOTTE HOLTE <CHOLTE@WI.RR.COM> wrote:
  Hi Griff,
I think the haft markings draw your eye to the heart of the Iris and add to
its interest.

Char, 
New Berlin WI

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From: owner-iris@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of J.
Griffin Crump
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 10:13 AM
To: iris@hort.net
Subject: Re: [iris] HYB: AIS: Haft Markings

I agree with you, Anner, that haft markings are sometimes essential 
components of a flower's attraction. I've said that before, of course, but 
repeat it for the benefit of any judges listening. -- Griff


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Subject: [iris] HYB: AIS: Haft Markings


> In a message dated 9/5/2006 7:25:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> lmann@lock-net.com writes:
>
> All of these traits are much improved in modern irises, assuming we all
> like high bud count, wider and stiffer petals, erect stalks, and cleaner
> hafts.
>
>
> I wouldn't assume that about the haft markings, actually. Tiger, tiger,
> burning bright....
>
> There are some who quite like the intriguing, distinctive, traditional
> markings of the Iris; indeed, AIS permits them when they enhance the 
> blossom. And
> why would they not permit them? Combined with a good beard they often 
> make
> for a snazzy and elegant flower. Distinctiveness is supposed to be a good

> thing
> in an Iris and there are a lot of banal modern irises out there which 
> might
> be much improved by some nice haft markings.
>
> When bearded irises appear in the garden magazines, it is often as a 
> closeup
> of the beard and throat and hafts of a blossom with rich traditional
> markings and velvety texture. The essence of the bearded iris, in the eyes

> of many.
>
> A smooth, or quiet, haft-- as opposed to a busy, or noisy one, to use the
> traditional terms as I learned them--- is not to be despised, certainly, 
> but
> such is only one possible variation of many on a very rich theme. I have
> decided that the greatest joy lies in developing an eye which recognizes 
> and
> enjoys many forms of excellence.
>
> Moreover, I think the hybridizers, and AIS, should avoid defining
> perfection, or goals, too narrowly, else the game peter out.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Anner Whitehead
> Richmond VA USA
>
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