Hortus Veritus

>From time to time the editors in Region 4 have received articles of 
interest from an individual known only as  "Hortus Veritas".  This person 
 has a wonderful insite on many things.  I am attaching part 1 of several 
parts from the last article published in the Spring of 95.

..."I thought it might be timely for me to share my observations on some 
famous personalities in the world of irises.  Oldtimers in our society 
are sure to recognize some, if not all, of these beloved eccentrics.  
Still, these people do not offten see their names in print, or their 
virtues sufficiently praised.  So, here are some of my favorite 
"friends".

MRS IGOTA SECRET
Igota Secret is an institution. (Or is it that she used to be in an 
institution? I forget, but bear with me.) Igota has been working on a 
secret genetic breakthrough in her iris breeding program for 50 years.  
In any discussion of hybridizing, Igota is quick to refute all of the 
views and "facts" of others.  Her experience is overwhelming.  
Unfortuately, she never reveals to you why you're wrong.
Igota has some magnificant seedlings of a most unusual type.  Nobody but 
Igota has ever seen these wonderful seedlings, but she loves describing 
them and will spend hours doing so.  One of Igota's strongest assertions 
is that WHOLE CLOTH is an overrated parent.  She also is quick to 
maintain that all irises descended from SNOW FLURRY are inferior.  At any 
meeting of the local iris society, Igota knows that every proposed 
activity is DOOMED to failure.  Her smile is all-knowing.  Her secrets 
are limitless. 

part 2 later.

Dennis
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