Hortus - final chapter

Mr. A. Chievement

Mr. A. Chievement has been breeding and introducing irises for a number 
of years.  He introduces lots of irises.  And he has never introduced 
that was short of being the best in its color class or a "break" of great 
significance.  A typical description of one of Mr. Chievement's irises 
taken from his catalogue:  "WHITE RAINBOW RIBBONS (Chievement 94). TB, 
36", EML. Gorgeorous, heavily ruffled, unique in new shades of white with 
highlights of blue, red, purple, cranberry, apricot, primrose and orange. 
 Heavy wax-like substance and magificent branching.  There are 15-18 buds 
per stalk.  Incredible vigor and rapid increase.  Perfect in clump and 
show bench.  Multicolored half markings are distinctive and add to 
overall effect of this outstanding volor break.  This is the best of the 
whites.  (Unnamed seedling X sib.)  $40.00
Alas, those of us who bought Mr. Chievement's last introduction which was 
also advertised as "best of the whites" (an iris called ALMOST VIRGINAL) 
are now behind the times.  ALMOST VIRGINAL is now passe.  Of course, it 
never bloomed for me in the two years I grew it.  Did not increase.  Was 
beset with rot.  And has long since disappeared from my garden.
Alas, A. Chievement will be sure to introduce another "best of the 
whites" next year......and a "best of the yellows", "best of the reds", 
etc.  These irises will not receive any awards from AIS because, as Mr. 
Chievement explains, "The judges don't like me."  
He is actually a quite plesent fellow but not one to whom I shall be 
sending any more $40.00 checks.


That's all folks.

Dennis Stoneburner - Roanoke, VA - Region 4 - zone 6-7 - earth
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